Question

Graph shows a line through the ordered pairs, (4, 7) and (2, 3). what is the slope of the line?

a. 1
b. 2
c. -1
d. -2

Answer 1

b. 2

Explanation:

The slope is rise/run = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (3-7)/(2-4) = -4/-2 = 2.