Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 8) and (6, 12)?

A.
–5

B.
–1

C.
1

D.
5

Answer 1

Hello!

Explanation:

Slope:
`(Y^2-Y^1)/(X^2-X^1)=(rise)/(run)`

`(12-8=4)/(6-2=4)=(4)/(4)=1`

Slope is 1.

Answer is 1.

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-Charlie

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Answer 2

Hi there! Think of x as 2 and 6 and think of y as 8 and 12. 8-12/2-6=-4/-4. Now, -4/-4=1. Therefore, the answer is C. 1