Answer:
D) 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the following slope formula:
<em>m </em>(slope) = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)
Let:
(x₁ , y₁) = (4 , 1)
(x₂ , y₂) = (1 , -5)
Plug in the corresponding numbers to the corresponding variables:
<em>m</em> = (-5 - 1)/(1 - 4)
Simplify. Remember to follow PEMDAS. First subtract, then divide:
<em>m</em> = (-5 - 1)/(1 - 4)
<em>m</em> = (-6)/(-3)
<em>m</em> = 2
D) 2 is your answer.
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