Question

For each graph, calculate the slope of the line.

Answer 1

A. -1/3

B. -1

C. -5/4

Explanation:

The slope formula is

m= y2 - y1

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. x2 -x1

It doesn't matter what you choose for x2 & y2, as long as you go the same direction each time.

A. 6-4 / 2-8

2/-6

-1/3

B. 7-1 / -5-1

6/-6

-1

C. -3 - (-8) / -6 - (-2)

5/-4

Don't forget to simplify your fractions