Question

2. Find the slope of the line HINT: think rise over run * 1 point 1 2 -1 -2

Answer 1

To find the slope of a line given two points, you can use the formula:

\[
\text{slope} (m) = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]

Based on your message, it looks like you have two points in coordinates, which are likely \( (1, 2) \) and \( (-1, -2) \). Let's identify these points:

- Point 1 \( (x_1, y_1) = (1, 2) \)
- Point 2 \( (x_2, y_2) = (-1, -2) \)

Now, we can plug these coordinates into the slope formula:

\[
m = \frac{-2 - 2}{-1 - 1} = \frac{-4}{-2} = 2
\]

Therefore, the slope of the line is \( 2 \).