Question

What is the slope of the line?

Answer 1

Look at the picture.

The formula of a slope:

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

We have the points (0, 2) and (2, 0). Substitute:

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

Answer: slope = -1.

Answer 2

-1 because it goes from quadrant 4 to quadrant 2