What is the slope of the line between (-4, 4) and (-1, -2)?

User Generated

obbtlzna57

Mathematics

Description

What is the slope of the line between (-4, 4) and (-1, -2)?

A) 1

B) 2
C) -2
D) -1

User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool's honor code & terms of service.

Explanation & Answer

slope between 2 points (x1,y1)  and (x2,y2) can be found using the formula,  known as Point Slope form

m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Here, x1=-4,y1=4
x2=-1,y2=-2

so, m = (-2-4)/(-1-(-4)) = -6/(-1+4) = -6/3 = -2

the answer is (c)

Please best my answer if helpful. Thanks :)


Anonymous
Great! Studypool always delivers quality work.

Studypool
4.7
Trustpilot
4.5
Sitejabber
4.4

Related Tags