Question

Find the slope of the line on the graph. Reduce all fractional answers to lowest terms.
https://media.glynlyon.com/g_alg02_2013/3/sq158.gif
I keep getting positive 1. But that isn't an option.

Answer 1

\(\bf (-2,2)\qquad (4,0)\qquad slope = m= \cfrac{rise}{run} \implies \cfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\\ \quad \\
\cfrac{(0)-(2)}{(4)-(-2)}\)

Answer 2

\(\bf \cfrac{(0)-(2)}{(4)-(-2)}\implies \cfrac{-2}{4+2}\)

Answer 3

Thank you!

Answer 4

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