Question

The points given in the table lie on a line. Find the slope of the line.

Answer 1

The slope is 1/3

Explanation:

Given

The attached table

Required

The slope

Pick 2 points of the table, we have:

`(x_1,y_1) = (-1,3)`

`(x_2,y_2) = (5,-5)`

So, the slope (m) is:

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

`m = (5-3)/(5--1)`

`m = (2)/(6)`

Simplify

`m = (1)/(3)`