Question

The coordinates of two points on a line are (-4,8) and (2,2). Find the slope of the line.

Answer 1

the coordinates of two points on a line are (-4,8) and (2,2). Find the slope of the line.​

Applying the formula to calculate the slope

we have

m=(2-8)/(2+4)

m=-6/6

m=-1

slope is -1