33 Find the slope of the line that contains points A(6, -7) and B(9, -9) A 3 2 D 2 3 23

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33. Find the slope of the line that contains points A (6, -7) and B (9,-9)
### Finding the Slope of a Line

**Question 33/36**

Find the slope of the line that contains points \( A(6, -7) \) and \( B(9, -9) \).

Options:
A. \(\frac{2}{3}\)

B. \(\frac{3}{2}\)

C. \(\frac{-3}{2}\)

D. \(\frac{-2}{3}\)

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**Explanation:**

To find the slope of a line that contains two points, \( A(x_1, y_1) \) and \( B(x_2, y_2) \), use the slope formula:

\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]

For points \( A(6, -7) \) and \( B(9, -9) \):

\[
x_1 = 6, \quad y_1 = -7
\]
\[
x_2 = 9, \quad y_2 = -9
\]

Plugging these coordinates into the slope formula:

\[
m = \frac{-9 - (-7)}{9 - 6} = \frac{-9 + 7}{9 - 6} = \frac{-2}{3}
\]

So, the correct answer is:

Option D. \(\frac{-2}{3}\)

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Transcribed Image Text:### Finding the Slope of a Line **Question 33/36** Find the slope of the line that contains points \( A(6, -7) \) and \( B(9, -9) \). Options: A. \(\frac{2}{3}\) B. \(\frac{3}{2}\) C. \(\frac{-3}{2}\) D. \(\frac{-2}{3}\) --- **Explanation:** To find the slope of a line that contains two points, \( A(x_1, y_1) \) and \( B(x_2, y_2) \), use the slope formula: \[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \] For points \( A(6, -7) \) and \( B(9, -9) \): \[ x_1 = 6, \quad y_1 = -7 \] \[ x_2 = 9, \quad y_2 = -9 \] Plugging these coordinates into the slope formula: \[ m = \frac{-9 - (-7)}{9 - 6} = \frac{-9 + 7}{9 - 6} = \frac{-2}{3} \] So, the correct answer is: Option D. \(\frac{-2}{3}\) --- Note: The image above is from a multiple-choice question on a student assessment platform, where users select the correct answer out of the provided options.
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