Question

Which of the following is the slope between the points (-2, 4) and (2, -2)?

a. -3/4

b. -2/3

c. 3/2

d. 2/3

Answer 1

if we plot these points on a graph, which direction does the line slope, down, or up?

Answer 2

i won't answer the question outright, but i'll help you solve it through a series of simple questions

Answer 3

ok thanx

Answer 4

so, if we plot these points on a graph, which direction does the line slope, down, or up?

Answer 5

up I think

Answer 6

look at it from left to right like a book, remember, plot the x axis before the y axis

Answer 7

oh so down

Answer 8

yes, so we know it will be a negative slope, correct?

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

then what

Answer 11

so if we use the equation to find slope y2-y1 over x2-x1 in this case we get -2-2 over 4 - -2 which is really -2-2 over 4+2 because we can't subtract a negative, so our fraction is -4 over -6 which equates to which of the above answers?

Answer 12

2 over 3

Answer 13

negative

Answer 14

but yes its negative 2 over 3

Answer 15

how

Answer 16

oh nevermind I get it

Answer 17

thank you

Answer 18

welcome, if you ever need help, just ask me

Answer 19

Welcome to OpenStudy, @ellie6713 !