It is greater than -14/7 because first of all, -14/7 is negative and 1.4 positive which means the positive is greater than negative.
also -14/7 is -2
1.4 is greater than -2
The final slope would be:
-3/4
EXPLANATION
rise over run.
(Rise is the y value)
From -2 to -17 is -15
From 4 to 24 is 20
Therefore the slops is -15/20
(1+2)(3+4)
1+2=3
3+4=7
7•3=21
There is an invisible multiplication sign between the two parentheses :).