Question

Find the slope of the line parallel to the line through the given points (4,-2),(-1,8)

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

Parallel lines have the same slope, so find the slope of this line

Use rise over run, (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(8 + 2) / (-1 - 4)

10 / -5

= -2

So, the slope of the line is -2