Question

The points in the table lie on a line. Find the slope of the line.

Answer 1

The slope of the line is
`-(3)/(4)`

First, you must find 2 points.

(-6,8) (-2,5)

Then, you must substitute the value of the points in.

`(5-8 )/(-2+6)`

Finally, simplify the fraction.

`-(3)/(4)`