Question

what is the slope of this line?
simplify your answer completely.
slope = -\frac{4}{?}
slope: \frac{rise}{run}

Explanation:

Identify points on the line

$$ (x_1, y_1) = (0, 1) $$

$$ (x_2, y_2) = (1, -3) $$

Calculate rise and run

$$ \text{rise} = y_2 - y_1 = -3 - 1 = -4 $$

$$ \text{run} = x_2 - x_1 = 1 - 0 = 1 $$

Determine the missing value

$$ \text{Slope} = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}} = \frac{-4}{1} = -\frac{4}{1} $$

Answer:

What is the slope of this line?

Simplify your answer completely.

Slope = \(-\frac{4}{\text{1}}\)