Question

Find the slope of the lines that passes though the points (2,5) and (4,1)

1)2
2)-2
3)1/2
4)-1/2​

Answer 1

2)-2

Explanation:

The slope of a line is given

m = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

= (1-5)/(4-2)

= -4/2

=-2