Question

These points are linear. Find
the slope.
x1234 5/6
y 0 48 12 16 20

Answer 1

m = 4

Explanation:

The slope for the linear points is given by :

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have,

y₂ = 4, y₁ = 0, x₂ = 2, x₁ = 1

Putting all the values,

`m=(4-0)/(2-1)\\\\\implies m=(4)/(1)\\\\m=4`

So, the slope of the line is equal to 4.