Question

Find the slope of the line shown in the graph below

the 2 points are -4,11 and -2,3
ANSWER OPTIONS: a. -1/4 b. 4 c. 1/4 d. -4

Answer 1

d. -4

Explanation:

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (-4, 11) and (-2, 3). Substitute:

`m=(3-11)/(-2-(-4))=(-8)/(2)=-4`

Answer 2

slope is (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

3 - 11/ (-2 + 4 )

-8/2 = -4

answer is d)