If a line intersects the x-axis at (6,0) and the y-axis at (0,-4), what is the slope of the line?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Points = (6, 0) and (0, −4)
According to the formula:
Slope m = (y₂ − y₁)/(x₂ − x₁)
m = (−4 − 0)/(0 − 6)
= −4/−6
= 2/3