Question

Find the slope of the line through each pair of points ( 12, 20).(-6, -16)

Answer 1

m = 2

Explanation:

(x1,y1)=(12,20)

(x2,y2)=(-6,−16)

Use the slope formula:

m= y2 - y1

x2 - x1

(-16 - 12)/ (-6 - 20) =

-28/-26

=2