Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (1, -4) and (2, 6).

Answer 1

The slope of this line is 10

Answer 2

`\boxed{\sf{10}}`

Explanation:

Use the slope formula.

Slope:

`\sf{(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)}}=(rise)/(run)`

y2=6

y1=(-4)

x2=2

x1=4

Solve.

`\sf{(6-\left(-4\right))/(2-1)}=(6+4=10)/(2-1=1)=(10)/(1)=\boxed{\sf{10}}`

Therefore, the slope is 10, which is our answer.