Question

What is the slope of the line containing the points (-6,4) and (2,1)

Answer 1

In order to find the slope, we need the formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1). The x and y represent the point (x,y). (-6,4) is our first point. (2,1) is our second point. (1-4)/2-(-)6 > -3/2+6> -3/8

The slope is -3/8.