Question

What is the slope of segment BC?

Answer 1

Answer:

-4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (-6 - 2)/(11 - 5) = -8/6 = -4/3

Answer 2

The formula of a slope:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

We have B(5, 2) and C(11, -6). Substitute:

$m=\dfrac{-6-2}{11-5}=\dfrac{-8}{6}=-\dfrac{8:2}{6:2}=-\dfrac{4}{3}$

Answer: A. -4/3