Question

What is the slope of the line?​

Answer 1

(x₁,y₁) = (-2,0)

(x₂,y₂) = (0,-2)

m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)

m = (-2 - 0)/(0 - (-2))

m = -2/2

m = -1

Answer 2

The slope is : -2/2

Explanation:

To find the slope, start on the y-axis. -2 passes through the line on the y-axis so start there. Go up 2 unites, which will bring you to the origin. Now you need to reach -2 on the x-axis. Go left two units, which gives you 2/2. It's rise over run. It's -2 because you went left two units not right. When you go left, or down it'll be negative.

2 = rise

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-2 = run