Question

Which is the slope of the line that passes through 0,-4 and 3,-2

Answer 1

Answer: -2

Explanation:

We can find the slope by using

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

= (-2 -4)/( 3-0)

= -6/3

=-2

Answer 2

The slope is 2/3

Explanation:

Slope is the change in Y over the change in X.

ΔY / ΔX (That triangle symbol just means the change)

So subtract y2-y1 then x2-x1

-2-(-4) (the two negatives cancel out to a positive so you are left with -2+4)

then 3-0

-2+4= 2

3-0= 3

2/3