Question

I need help with slope

Answer 1

We should know the slope formula:

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

Now plug in the points accordingly:
=
`(-1-4)/(1-(-4))`
=
`(-5)/(5)`

It can be simplified further:

`(-5)/(5)` = -1

Slope of the line that passes through (-4,4) and (1,-1) is -1