Question

Which fraction shows a correct way to set up the slope formula for the line that passes through the points (4, -6) and (-2, 1)?

Answer 1

(1 - (-6))/((-2) - 4) = 7/-6

Answer 2

y2-y1
-----
x2-x1

-6-1
----
4--2
-7/6

Answer 3

first find the slope, which is
\[m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\] then use almighty point - slope formula
\[y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\]

Answer 4

both answers above are correct, slope is
\[-\frac{7}{6}\]

Answer 5

so now
\[y-1=-\frac{7}{6}(x-(-2))\] will give you your answer