Question

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Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (1,-4) and (3,-1).
A)5/4
B)2/3
C)-3/2
D)3/2

Answer 1

The slope of the line = m = 3/2

Hence, option D is correct.

Explanation:

Given the points

• (1,-4)

• (3,-1)

Determining the slope between (1,-4) and (3,-1)

(x₁, y₁) = (1,-4)

(x₂, y₂) = (3,-1)

Using the formula

Slope = m = [y₂ - y₁] / [x₂ - x₁]

= [-1 - (-4)] / [3 - 1]

= [-1 + 4] / [2]

= 3/2

Thus, the slope of the line = m = 3/2

Hence, option D is correct.