Choose the correct slope of the line shown on the graph below.

2
-2
1/2
-1/2

Can you tell me the answer and how you got it.

Question

Choose the correct slope of the line shown on the graph below.

2
-2
1/2
-1/2



Can you tell me the answer and how you got it.

anonymous · Answer

hartnn · Answer

the fraph is inaccessible...

hartnn · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

attachment

hartnn · Answer

can you find any 2 points on that graph ??

anonymous · Answer

?

hartnn · Answer

are you able to identify any 2 points on that line ??
for example, one of the point on the line is (-1,-1)
can u identify any other point ?

anonymous · Answer

(-2, 1)????

hartnn · Answer

nopes....that point doesn't lie on graph....there is a point on y-axis which is easy to identify...

hartnn · Answer

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hartnn · Answer

ok, the 2nd point is 0,-3
now you know how to find slope, given 2 points ??

hartnn · Answer

The slope of the line through points (x1,y1) and 

(x2,y2) is given by :
$\huge m=\frac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}$
now,just put the values and find m.

anonymous · Answer

My computer keeps freezing

anonymous · Answer

I've been trying to do the y1 - y2 thing for like an hour I keep getting the wrong answer

hartnn · Answer

ok, x1=-1,y1=-1
x2=0,y2=-3
plug in these values and tell me what you get for m=... ?