Question

(-1,2) and (-4,8)

Find the slope of the line that contains the point
1. 2
2. 6/5
3. -2
4. -6/5

Answer 1

The answer is -2 you simplify 6/-3 and get -2

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

We can use the slope formula

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

= ( 8 -2)/(-4- -1)

= (8-2)/(-4+1)

= 6/-3

= -2