Section: Mathematical Reasoning

14) A line with the coordinates (7,y) and (-2,-4) has slope ³/₄. What is the value of y? 

1. 2.75
2. 6
3. -6
4. -2.75

The equation for determining slope is as follows:

m=^{y2 - y1}/_{x2 - x1} where x1 is not equal to x2.