Question

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

Answer 1

slope = 2

Explanation:

Calculate the slope m using the slope formula

m = (y₂ - y₁ ) / (x₂ - x₁ )

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (- 2, 2) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (- 4, - 2)

m =
`(-2-2)/(-4+2)` =
`(-4)/(-2)` = 2