Question

What is the slope of the line that goes through the points (1, -5) and (4, 1)

Answer 1

D) 2

Explanation:

Use the following slope formula:

m (slope) = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)

Let:

(x₁ , y₁) = (4 , 1)

(x₂ , y₂) = (1 , -5)

Plug in the corresponding numbers to the corresponding variables:

m = (-5 - 1)/(1 - 4)

Simplify. Remember to follow PEMDAS. First subtract, then divide:

m = (-5 - 1)/(1 - 4)

m = (-6)/(-3)

m = 2

D) 2 is your answer.

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