Question

what is the slope between -4,1 and -2,-6

Answer 1

To find the slope between two points, use the slope equation:

\(m = \dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\)

Answer 2

In this case:

\(y_2 = -6\)
\(y_1 = 1\)

\(x_2 = -2\)
\(x_1 = -4\)

Plug them in:

\(m = \dfrac{-6-1}{-2+4}\)

\(m = \dfrac{-7}{2}\)

So the slope is \(\dfrac{-7}{2}\) or \(-3.5\).

Answer 3

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