Question

Find the slope of the line. A. 1/3 B. - 1/3 C. 3 D. -3

Answer 1

The formula of a slope:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

We have the points (0, -2) and (6, 0).

Substitute:

$m=\dfrac{0-(-2)}{6-0}=\dfrac{2}{6}=\dfrac{1}{3}$

Answer: A. 1/3