Question

What is the slope of the line on the graph?

Answer 1

Slope = -6

Explanation:

The slope of a line can be found using the "rise/run" formula.

The rise is the change in y, going up or down. To find the rise, just subtract the y values of two points on the line.

-1 - 5 = -6

The run is the change in x, going from left to the right. To find the run, just subtract the x values of the two points (in the same order as the y values):

0 - 1 = -1

Slope = rise / run = -6 / -1 = 6

Answer 2

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (0, -1) and (1, 5). Substitute:

`m=(5-(-1))/(1-0)=(6)/(1)=6`

Answer: slope = 6