Question

What is the slope of the line that has an x-intercept at x=12 and a y-intercept at y=−20?

Answer 1

The slope is 5/3

Explanation:

(12,0)

(0,-20)

Changes in y is -20-0=-20

Changes in x is 0-12=-12

Rise(y) over run(x) = -20/-12

-5/-3

5/3