Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Functions - 2.2 Find Slope and Rate of Change - 2.2 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 87: 30

Answer

-.5

Work Step by Step

Using the equation for slope, we find: $$ m =\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1} =\frac{-2-(-3)}{-.75-1.25} = \frac{1}{-2}=-.5$$
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