a line passes through (-2, -3) and (4, -6) what is the slope of the line ?
The slope, or gradient, of the line is 6/-3 which is -2. The gradient is -2.
The slope is the change in Y over the change in X.
Slope = (-6 - -3) / ( 4 - -2)
Slope = (-6+3) / ( 4 +2)
Slope = -3/6
Slope = -1/2