Q:

find the slope of the line that contains the points (-2, 6) and (0, 4)

Accepted Solution

A:
Answer:[tex]m=-1[/tex]General Formulas and Concepts:Order of Operations: BPEMDASSlope Formula: [tex]m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}[/tex]Step-by-step explanation:Step 1: Define(-2, 6)(0, 4)Step 2: Find slope mSubstitute:                         [tex]m=\frac{4-6}{0-(-2)}[/tex]Simplify:                             [tex]m=\frac{4-6}{0+2}[/tex]Add/Subtract:                    [tex]m=\frac{-2}{2}[/tex]Divide:                               [tex]m=-1[/tex]