Question

What is the slope of the line that goes through the points (1,-5) and (4,1)?

Answer 1

Answer: m = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

What we know:

• The slope needs to pass through the points (1, -5) and (4, 1)
• There are 4 potential slopes given to us- only one is correct
• We need to find the slope and make sure it is an option

How to solve:

By using the slope equation and the two points given to us, we can calculate the slope.

Process:

• Set up equation                                                 (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

• Substitute                                                            (1 +5 ) / (4 - 1)
• Simplify                                                                6 / 3
• Simplest form                                                      2/ 1 =

Slope =                                                                          2

Solution: m = 2