Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the two points.

(-4, -1) and (-2,-5)
Make sure to simplify.

Answer 1

Slope ( simplified ) = -2

Explanation:

Slope Formula:
`(y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))`

( -4, -1 )

( -2, -5 )

`(-5-(-1))/(-2-(-4))` =
`(-5+1)/(-2+4)` =
`(-4)/(2)` = -2

Slope ( simplified ) = -2