The table represents a linear function. what is the slope of the function?

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify points from graph

Point (-4, -2)

Point (-2, -10)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

5=812a+9+3

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

5=812a+9+3

5=(812a)+(9+3)(combine like terms)

5=812a+12

5=812a+12

step 2: flip the equation.

812a+12=5

step 3: subtract 12 from both sides.

812a+12−12=5−12

812a=−7

step 4: divide both sides by 812.

812a /812 = -7/812

a= -1/116

so the answer is

a=   -1/116