Question

Find the slope of the line going through the points (-1,0)
and (1,-4). Write your answer in simplest form.​

Answer 1

Answer:

m = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the formula to find the slope.

(y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

(-4 - 0) / (1 - (-1))

Simplify within the parentheses.

(-4) / 2

Simplify by dividing.

-2/1

The slope is -2.