Question

Find the slope of the line below. Enter your answer as a fraction or decimal.

Use a slash mark (/) as the fraction bar if necessary.
(-4, 10)
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(-8,-6)

Answer 1

The gradient/slope of the line is 4.

Explanation:

(x₁, y₁)=(-4, 10) (x₂, y₂)=(-8, -6)

Plug into the formula of Δy/Δx which is y₂-y₁/x₂-x₁

-6-10/-8-(-4)

-6-10= -16

-8-(-4)= -4

-16/-4 = 4

The gradient/slope of the line is 4.

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Answer 2

4

Explanation:

( -4, 10) (-8, -6)

slope = y / x

From -8 to -4 it translates 4 units to the right.

From 10 to -6 it translates 16 units down.

16 / 4 = 4