Match each set of ordered pairs with their rise over run.

Match Term Definition
(4, -2), (3, 1) A) -3/7
(4, -2), (-3, 1) B) -1
(-4, -2), (3, 1) C) -3
(-4, 2), (3, 1) D) -1/7

Question

Match each set of ordered pairs with their rise over run. 

Match	Term	Definition 
(4, -2), (3, 1) A) -3/7 
(4, -2), (-3, 1) B) -1 
(-4, -2), (3, 1) C) -3 
(-4, 2), (3, 1) D) -1/7

matt101 · Answer

Let's look at the first two points given. The rise over run (or the slope) is calculated by finding the change in y values (the rise) and dividing that by the change in x values (the run). So for the first two points, the slope would be (-2-1)/(4-3) = -3.

Try that for the other points and you'll get your answer!

anonymous · Answer

I dont get it

anonymous · Answer

im sorry im honestly exhausted its 3 am

anonymous · Answer

@matt101

matt101 · Answer

If your two points are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) then:

$$ \frac{ rise }{ run }=\frac{ y_1-y_2 }{ x_1-x_2 }$$