How do you determine the slope of the line passing through (1, 2) and (-2, 4)? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Slope 1 Answer bp Jun 25, 2015 Slope= #-2/3# Explanation: Slope would be # (4-2)/(-2-1)= -2/3# Answer link Related questions What is Slope? How can slope be undefined? How do you calculate slope from a graph? How do you calculate the slope given two points? How does a positive slope differ from a negative slope? How does change in the slope affect the steepness of a line? Why is the slope of a horizontal line is zero? How do you determine the slope of #(3, –5)# and #(–2, 9)#? How do you determine the slope of #(1/3, 3/4)# and #(–2, 6)#? How do you determine the slope of #(2,7)# and #(7,2)#? See all questions in Slope Impact of this question 1287 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License