I really need help plz
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (–5, 3) and (7, 5)?

A.–1

B. 1/6

C.1

D.6

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I really need help plz
 What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (–5, 3) and (7, 5)?
 
 A.–1
 
 B. 1/6
 
 C.1
 
 D.6

hartnn · Answer

The slope of the line through points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by :
$\huge m=\frac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}$
now,just put the values and find m.

anonymous · Answer

hi

hartnn · Answer

@Sora78  
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anonymous · Answer

@hartnn thanks for the help :) i appreciate it

hartnn · Answer

you're most welcome ^_^

anonymous · Answer

@hartnn if my math is correct and it usually isn't 6 would be correct is that right

hartnn · Answer

numerator = y1-y2  = 5-3 = 2


u sure its 6 and not 1/6 ?

anonymous · Answer

as i said usually not right i re figured it 1/6

hartnn · Answer

good! :) and yes its 1/6 :)

anonymous · Answer

you can use the formula of slope..