Question

Find the slope from the data below

Answer 1

m = -4

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run or (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Pick 2 points (-3,12) (-2,8)

We see the y decrease by -4, and the x increase by 1, so the slope is

m = -4

So, the slope of the line representing by the data is -4.