Find the slope of the line that passes through the given poi

Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points, if possible. (0,-2).(-7,0)

Solution

Slope of line passing through (x₁ , y₁) and (x₂ , y₂) is m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)

Given points are (0.-2) and (-7 , 0)

==> m = (0 - (-2))/(-7 - 0)

==> m = 2/(-7)

==> m = -2/7

Hence slope of the line passing through (0.-2) and (-7 , 0) is m = -2/7