Question

Solve the math problem

Answer 1

2) a. slope = 4/3

2) b. slope = -4

Explanation:

The slope of the line that passes through points

`(x_1, y_1)` and
`(x_2, y_2)`

is m, given by the slope formula below:

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

2) a. (30, 32) and (18, 16)

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

`m = (32 - 16)/(30 - 18)`

`m = (16)/(12)`

`m = (4)/(3)`

2) b. (4, -26) and (10, -50)

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

`m = (-50 - (-26))/(10 - 4)`

`m = (-24)/(6)`

`m = -4`