Question

The slope of MU if M (-1,1) and U(4,5)

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{4}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the slope formula:

$\frac{y1 - y2}{x1 - x2} = m$

*Slope is rise over run, hence y (vertical) over x (horizontal)*

$\frac{5 - 1}{4 + 1} = \frac{4}{5}$

Notice that the one in the denominator is positive. This is because the x value for point M is negative one and you're subtracting it from the four. When there are two negative like this, it turns into a positive (+).