Question

Calculate the slope of the line given the points (2,1) and (1,-4)

Answer 1

The equation for the slope of a line is:

y2-y1/x2-x1

So:

-4-1/1-2 = -5/-1 =5

The slope of the line is 5.

Answer 2

Answer:

$\Huge \boxed{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope formula:

$\displaystyle \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

$\displaystyle \frac{(-4)-1}{1-2}=\frac{-5}{-1}=5$

$\Large\textnormal{Therefore, the slope is 5, and the correct answer is 5.}$

$\Large\textnormal{Hope this helps!}$