Use the data in the table to find the slope of the line.
x 3 6 9 12
y 1 -1 -3 -5
A. 3/2
B. -3/2**
C. -2/3
D. 2/3
am i right?
Formula for slope:
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Take the first two points:
m = (-1 - 1)/(6 - 3)
m = -2/3
x 3 6 9 12
y 1 -1 -3 -5
A. 3/2
B. -3/2**
C. -2/3
D. 2/3
am i right?
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Take the first two points:
m = (-1 - 1)/(6 - 3)
m = -2/3