Question

The slope of MU if M (-1,1) and U(4,5)

Answer 1

`(4)/(5)`

Explanation:

Use the slope formula:

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

*Slope is rise over run, hence y (vertical) over x (horizontal)*

`(5 - 1)/(4 + 1) = (4)/(5)`

Notice that the one in the denominator is positive. This is because the x value for point M is negative one and you're subtracting it from the four. When there are two negative like this, it turns into a positive (+).