Question

Find the slope of the line
answer choices: 4, 5, 20, 25

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

We can find the slope of the line by using the slope formula

Slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2-x1)

Where the x and y values are derived from points chosen on the line

The points chosen may vary but I have chosen (1,25) and (2,45)

Now that we have chosen the points let's define our variables ( our variables are x1 x2 y1 and y2 )

x1 is the x value of the first point chosen.The x value of the first point chosen is 1 so x1 = 1

x2 is the x value of the second point chosen. The x value of the second point chosen is 2 so x2 = 2

y1 is the y value of the second point chosen. The y value of the first point chosen is 25 so y1 = 25

y2 is the y value of the second point chosen. The y value of the second point chosen is 45 so y2 = 45

Now to find the slope we simply plug in the values of the variables into the formula

Formula: (y2 - y1)/(x2-x1)

Variables: x1 = 1, x2 = 2, y1 = 25, y2 = 45

Plug in values

(45-25)/(2-1)

Subtract top numbers

(20)/(2-1)

Subtract bottom numbers

20/1

Simplify

The slope is 20

Answer 2

Answer: Third Choice. 20

Concept:

Here, we need to know the idea of a slope.

In mathematics, the slope or gradient of a line is a number that describes both the direction and the steepness of the line.

Slope = Rise / Run = Δy / Δx = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Solve:

STEP ONE: Select two points on the line that intersects with the grids

A (0, 5)

B (1, 25)

STEP TWO: Apply the formula

Slope = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Slope = (25 - 5) / (1 - 0)

Slope = 20 / 1

Slope = 20

Hope this helps!! :)

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