Question

What is the slope of the line through (-1, 4) and (1, -2)

Answer 1

ANSWER -3. To find the slope you need to use the formula Y2-y1/x2-x1. So that means -2-4/1-(-1). -2-4=-6. 1- -1 = 2. So -6/2 = -3

Answer 2

6/2

Explanation:

(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

4-(-2) over 1-(-1)

4+2 over 1+1

6/2