Question

A line contains the points S (4, -10) and B (10, -16). Find the slope of ̅̅̅̅SB. Must show your work to receive full credit.

Answer 1

Answer:

The slope is -1

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the slope when we have 2 points, we can use the formula

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

 = (-16--10)/(10-4)

 = (-16+10)/(10-4)

  = -6/6

= -1

The slope is -1