Question

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

A. 2
B. -4/5
C. 5/4
D. –2

Answer 1

A. 2

Explanation:

slope = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

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

= (1+5)/(3)

6/3

=2