I think the answer is 2.The function is negative for all real values of x where x < –3 and where x > 1.
The answer is HL. HL is a theorem stating that if the hypotenuse and one leg are congruent to another pair of hypotenuse and leg then the triangles themselves are congruent. Hope this helps.
Slope is 1/2. The equation to solve it is y2-y1 / x2-x1. I hope you understand it now :)