Question

Find the slope of the line going through the points (6, 3) and

(1, -22). Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Slope, commonly referred to as the variable m is the amount the y value changes when the x value increases by 1 on a line.

Slope formula:

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

Plug your points in.

`(3--22)/(6-1)`

Simplify.

`(25)/(5)`

Divide.

5