Question

What is the slope of the line that contains the points in the table

Answer 1

C. -5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

• Coordinates (x, y)
• Slope Formula:
  `\displaystyle m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Find points from table

Point (-1, 6)

Point (0, 1)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

1. Substitute in points [Slope Formula]:
   `\displaystyle m = (1 - 6)/(0 - -1)`
2. Subtract:
   `\displaystyle m = (-5)/(1)`
3. Simplify:
   `\displaystyle m = -5`