Answer: m = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Slope is equal to the change in y over the change of x, or rise over run.
m = change in y / change in x
The change in x is equal to the differences in x-coordinates (also called run), and the change in y is equal to the difference in y-coordinates (also called rise).
m = y₁ - y₂ / x₂ - x₁
Simplify.
Simplify the numerator.
Multiply -1 by 6.
m = -6 - 6 / -4 - (2)
Subtract 6 from -6.
m = -12 / -4 - (2)
Simplify the denominator.
Multiply -1 by 2.
m = -12/ -4 - 2
Subtract 2 from -4.
m= -12/-6
Now divide them both, and because they are both negative-- you will get a positive answer,
m = 2