Question

Find the slope of the line through the points (4, 8) and (5, 10).

A. -1/2

B. 2

C. 1/2

D. -2

Answer 1

2, answer choice B

Explanation:

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

You are given points (4,8) and (5,10).

slope = (8-10)/(4-5)

slope = (-2)/(-1)

slope = 2