Question

What is the slope of the line with the equation y = negative 2 x minus 1? a. -2 c. 2 b. -1 d. 1

Answer 1

Answer:

A. -1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

• m - slope

• b - y-intercept

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

y = -2x - 1

Step 2: Break function

Slope m = -2

y-intercept b = -1