What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (−4,−3) and (14,0)?

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Left to Right

Algebra I

Slope Formula:

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-4, -3)

Point (14, 0)

Step 2: Find slope m

Substitute [Slope Formula]:                    Evaluate Addition:                                   Simplify:                                                  

a) The odds that such a taxpayer will be audited is 4%.

b) The odds against such a taxpayer being audited is 96%.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

The probability of an IRS audit = 3.8% for U.S. taxpayers who file form 1040 and earned $100,000.

This is the same as the odds that such a taxpayer will be audited.  Odds is the likelihood or chance that an event will take place.

b) The probability of not being audited is 100 - 3.8% = 96.2%

The odd against being audited is the likelihood or chance that an event will not take place.