What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2, 5) and (4, -1)?
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
The slope (m) is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Using the given points, m = (-1 - 5) / (4 - (-2)) = -6 / (4 + 2) = -6 / 6 = -1.
The slope (m) is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Using the given points, m = (-1 - 5) / (4 - (-2)) = -6 / (4 + 2) = -6 / 6 = -1.