Question

Find the slope representing in the table below

X Y
-4 3
-2 4.5
0 6
2 7.5

Answer 1

m = 3/4

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run or (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Pick 2 points: (-4,3) (0,6)

We see the y increase by 3 and the x increase by 4, so the slope is

m = 3/4