Question

Find the slope of the line on the graph. Write your answer as a fraction or a whole number, not mixed number or decimal.

Answer 1

The slope is:

`m=-(3)/(2)`

Explanation:

The slope m of a line is calculated using the following formula

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Where the points
`(x_1, y_1)` and
`(x_2, y_2)` are two points belonging to the straight line

Notice in the graph that the line passes through the points

(0, 2) and (2, -1)

Then the slope is:

`m=(-1-2)/(2-0)`

`m=(-3)/(2)`