Question

What is the slope of the line segment? (5 points)

15
12
9
6
3
0 1 2 3 4
1) -3
2) -
1
3
3) 1
11/3
4) 3

Answer 1

4) 3

Explanation:

Slope = rise ÷ run

= 12 ÷ 4

= 3

OR

Slope = y2– y1 ÷ x2 – x1

= 12 – 3 ÷ 4 – 1

= 9 ÷ 3

= 3