Question

1.what is the slope of the line passing through the points (1,-5) and (4,1)?

A. -4/5
B. 5/4
C. 2
D. -2 ​

Answer 1

C. 2

Explanation:

Slope = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1) , (x1,y1) = (1,-5) , (x2,y2)=(4,1)

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

= (1+5) / 3

= 6/3

= 2