Question

Using the slope​ formula, find the slope of the line through the given points.
12,0 and 2,-5

Answer 1

`\textsf{A.} \quad \textsf{The slope of the line is }\boxed{\frac12}`

Explanation:

`\textsf{let}\:(x_1,y_1)=(12,0)`

`\textsf{let}\:(x_2,y_2)=(2,-5)`

`\textsf{slope}\:(m)=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)=(-5-0)/(2-12)=\frac12`

`\textsf{The slope of the line is }\boxed{\frac12}`