Question

Determine the slope of the line that passes through the points (-4, 6) and (0, 4).

A) -2
B) -1
2

C) 1
D) 2

Answer 1

Slope = rise/run = (change in y)/(change in x)
Slope = (4-6)/(0-(-4)) = (-2)/(4)
Slope = -1/2 = -0.5