Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (–2, 5) and (1, 11)?

A.-6


B.2


C.1/2


D.-2

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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

`(11-5=6)/(1-(-2)=1+2=3)=(6)/(3)=2`

Slope is 2.

Answer is 2.

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Answer 2

`Slope = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) = (11-5)/(1-(-2)) = (6)/(1+2) = (6)/(3) = \boxed{\bf{2}}`

The answer is B) 2.