Question

find the slope of the line shown below.

Explanation:

Step1: Select two points

Let's take (0,0) and (1, - 2).

Step2: Apply slope formula

Slope $m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}=\frac{-2 - 0}{1 - 0}=-2$.

Answer:

-2