What is the slope of line m?

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A.
2

B.
0.5

C.
–0.5

D.
–2

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Question

What is the slope of line m?
 
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 A.
2
 
 B.
0.5
 
 C.
–0.5
 
 D.
–2




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anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ y _{2}-y _{1} }{ x _{2}-x _{1} }$$

anonymous · Answer

slope = rise/run = y2 -y1 / x2 - x1

you have the points (0,6) as x1 and y1 and take (-3,0) as x2 and y2.

linn99123 · Answer

so A?

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ 6-0 }{ 0-(-3) }=\frac{ 6 }{ 3 }=2$$So yes, A is correct.

anonymous · Answer

Dang it @OrangeMaster you got to explaining before me

anonymous · Answer

I was typing it up in Notepad lol