Question

What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (2,0) and (6,−12)

Answer 1

slope = -3

Explanation:

Slope formula:
`(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`

Given points: (2, 0), (6, -12)

(2, 0) = (x1, y1)

(6, -12) = (x2, y2)

To find the slope, input the two given points into the formula used to find slope:

`(-12-0)/(6-2)`

Simplify:

-12 - 0 = -12

6 - 2 = 4

`(-12)/(4) = -(3)/(1)=-3`

The slope of the line is -3.

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