Find the slope (if possible) of the line that passes through the given pair of points. (5, 0) and (3, 4)
A) -2
B) 2
C) $- \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$

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The slope of a line passing through two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by the formula $\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. For the points (5, 0) and (3, 4), the slope is $\frac{4 - 0}{3 - 5} = \frac{4}{-2} = -2$.

Find the Slope (If Possible) of the Line That Passes −12- \frac { 1 } { 2 }−21​

Find the Slope (If Possible) of the Line That Passes $- \frac { 1 } { 2 }$