Question

2. Find the slope of the line. Use the two points shown.

Answer 1

slope = 2

Explanation:

calculate the slope m using the slope formula

m =
`(rise)/(run)` =
`(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1) )`

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (- 1, - 5) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (2, 1) ← 2 points on the line

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