Question

What is the slope of the function (-2,8) (-1,2)(0,-4)(1,-10)(2,-16)

Answer 1

-6

Explanation:

To find the slope, plug any two of your points into the slope formula.

I'll use your first two; (-2, 8) and (-1, 2).

`(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`

Your y1 term is 8, your y2 term is 2.

Your x1 term is -2, your x2 term is -1.

`(2-8)/(-1-(-2)) \\\\(-6)/(-1+2) \\\\(-6)/(1) \\\\-6`

Your slope is -6.

Answer 2

The slope is
`\huge \boxed{-6}`.

Explanation:

Slope formula:

`\displaystyle (Y_2-Y_1)/(X_2-X_1)=(RISE)/(RUN)`

`\displaystyle (2-8)/((-1)-(-2))=(-6)/(1)=-6`

Therefore, the slope is -6, and the correct answer is -6.