Question

Use the slope formula to find the slope of the line through the points (1,4) and (−5,0).

Answer 1

y = -2/3x

Explanation:

y2-y1 over x2-x1

0-4 over -5-1

Answer 2

2/3

Explanation:

Using the slope formula

m = ( y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

= ( 0-4)/(-5-1)

= -4/-6

= 2/3