Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (2, −5) and (4, 1)?

A. 3
B. 2
C. -4/5
D. 5/4

Answer 1

The slope is 3 (answer choice A).

Explanation:

Take a look at the two given points, (2, -5) and (4, 1). As we move from the first point to the second, x increases by 2 and y increases by 6, so that the slope is m = 6/2, or 3.

Answer 2

M = 1-(-5) / 4-2
M = 6/2
M = 3

The slope is 3