Question

the table represents a linear function.

x	y
-2	8
-1	2
0	-4
1	-10
2	-16

what is the slope of the function?
-6
-4
4
6

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope formula

Slope $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$

Step2: Pick two coordinate pairs

Choose $(x_1,y_1)=(-2,8)$ and $(x_2,y_2)=(-1,2)$

Step3: Substitute into slope formula

$m = \frac{2 - 8}{-1 - (-2)} = \frac{-6}{1} = -6$

Answer:

-6