Question

What is the slope of the following line ?

Answer 1

Answer: The slope, which is m, is
`(1)/(3)`.

Explanation:

First, we choose two points from the line, (-3,0) & (3,2)

`m=(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1) ) =(2-0)/(3-(-3)) =(2)/(3+3) =(2)/(6) =(1)/(3)`

Answer 2

1/3

Explanation:

Since y is increasing as x increases, this function is positive. Therefore, we can eliminate the negative options. To calculate the slope, we must divide the change in y over the change in x.

Change in y: 1

Change in x: 3

Therefore, the slope is 1/3