Question

Question

The data in this table represents a linear function.

What is the slope of this line?

Responses

12
1 over 2

34
3 over 4

43
4 over 3

2
2
x y
4 3
6 4
8 5
12
7

Answer 1

Answer: -3/4

Step-by-step explanation: i took the test

Answer 2

• A) 1/2

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Given table gives us the ordered pairs of coordinates:

• (4, 3), (6, 4), (8, 5), (12, 7)

Slope formula:

• 
  `m = \cfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}`

Use any two of the pairs to find the slope:

• 
  `m = \cfrac{4-3}{6-4}=\cfrac{1}{2}`

Correct choice is A