Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2, 2), and (-4, -2)? - 2 -2

Answer 1

The formula of a slope:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

We have the points (-2, 2) and (-4, -2). Substitute:

$m=\dfrac{-2-2}{-4-(-2)}=\dfrac{-4}{-2}=2$

Answer: the slope = 2