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

negative three halves

negative two thirds

three halves

two thirds

Question

Which of the following is the slope between the points (-2, 4) and (2, -2)?

 negative three halves

negative two thirds

three halves

two thirds

anonymous · Answer

rise over run; y=mx+b

anonymous · Answer

so

anonymous · Answer

(x1-x2)/(y1-y2)
x1=-2; x2=2; y1=4; y2=-2

anonymous · Answer

Let me know if you need it done further.

anonymous · Answer

yes

mertsj · Answer

What is the x value of the first ordered pair?

directrix · Answer

This slope formula is not correct. >> (x1-x2)/(y1-y2)
@rosho

anonymous · Answer

Sorry, been awhile since I've done algebra.

directrix · Answer

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directrix · Answer

Denote (-2, 4) as (x1, y1)
and
 (2, -2) as (x2, y2).

The numerator of the slope is -->  (-2) - 4 = -2 - 4 = -6.

The denominator of the slope is --> (-2) - (-2) = -2 + 4 = 2.

slope = m = (-6) / 2 = -3/2.