Question

What is the slope of this table
x:-7,-2,3,8
y:9,1,-7,-15

Answer 1

The slope would be (change in y) / (change in x). To find the change in y, subtract the y-values for the two points. To find the change in x, subtract the x-values for the two points.

Change in y = -15 - 9 = -24
Change in x = 8 - (-7) = 15

Slope = -24 / 15 = -8/5

Therefore, the slope of the table is -8/5.