Question

What are the slopes for a,b,c?

Answer 1

a) 5

b) -2

c) 2

Explanation:

y = mx + b where m = slope

a) y = 5x + 1

In this case slope = 5

b) 2x + y = 6

y = -2x + 6

In this case slope = -2

c)

(2,3) and (5,9)

Slope = (9-3)/(5-2)

= 6/3

= 2

Slope = 2

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. m=slope=5

2 2x+y=6

-2x -2x

y=-2x+6

Slope=2

3. y2-y1/x2-x1

(2,3) (5,9)

x1 y1 x2 y2

9-3/5-2

6/3

Slope =2