Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 17 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the slope of a line that has an x-intercept of -2 and a y-intercept of 6.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

SO EVRYONE CAN COME TO THIS QUESTION BUT NOT MINE?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

...geez okay

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To solve this it helps to know two points of the equation. to solve for the slope of an equation use the formula \[m-\frac{ y _{2}-y _{1} }{ x _{2}-x _{1} }\] The interscept means that the other axis coordinate is 0. for example y-intercept of 6 means that the x coordinate is 0 when y = 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that should be m= not m-

OpenStudy (anonymous):

for checking if you need it http://www.basic-mathematics.com/slope-calculator.html

OpenStudy (butterflydreamer):

they tell you your x-int is -2 So the point would be (-2,0) Then they tell you that your y-int is 6 So the point is (0,6) Now you can simply use the gradient formula.

OpenStudy (butterflydreamer):

|dw:1420775608229:dw|

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!