Question

What is the slope of the line shown below?

A. - 1/2

B. 1

C. -1

D. 1/2

Answer 1

C. -1

Explanation:

Slope is:
`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We are given the points (1,7) and (3,5).

`m=(5-7)/(3-1) =(-2)/(2) =-1`

The slope is -1, and therefore, Option C should be the correct answer.