Question

The graphs of triangles LMN and NOP are shown.

which of the following best describes the slope of line LP?

A) 5/2
B) 2
C) 2/5
D) 1/3

Answer 1

Answer: Choice C) 2/5

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Step-by-step explanation:

Point L is located at (-8, 1) while P is at the point (7,7)

Let's apply the slope formula for these two points

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

m = (7-1)/(7-(-8))

m = (7-1)/(7+8)

m = 6/15

m = (3*2)/(3*5)

m = 2/5 is the slope of line LP

A slope of 2/5 means that each time you go up vertically 2 units (rise), you move to the right 5 units (run). In short, it's "up 2, over to the right 5". A positive slope means we move upward as we move from left to right.