Question

Q # 17 , Find the slope

Answer 1

In order to find the slope we need to find two points on the line.

From the above graph we can see that the points (-4,-1) and (0, -3) lie on the line. So using these two points we can find the slope.


`Slope=m= (-3-(-1))/(0-(-4)) \\ \\ m= (-3+1)/(0+4) \\ \\ m= (-2)/(4) \\ \\ m= (-1)/(2)`

So, first option is the correct answer

Answer 2

The slope is given by:
m = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1)
Substituting values we have:
m = (- 4 - (- 3)) / (2-0)
Rewriting we have:
m = (- 4 + 3) / (2-0)
m = (- 1) / (2)
m = -1 / 2
Answer:
The slope is given by:
m = -1 / 2
option 1