what is the slope of the line that passes through the given points? (3,2) and (5,12)
1) 5
2) -5
3) -1/5
4) 1/5

i belive the answer is 1/5

Question

what is the slope of the line that passes through the given points? (3,2) and (5,12)
1) 5
2) -5
3) -1/5
4) 1/5

i belive the answer is 1/5

texaschic101 · Answer

let me see if you are correct...

slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
(3,2)...x1 = 3 and y1 = 2
(5,12)...x2 = 5 and y2 = 12
now sub
slope = (12 - 2) / (5 - 3)
slope = 10/2
slope = 5

nope...the slope is 5 not 1/5

texaschic101 · Answer

do you understand how I got that ?

anonymous · Answer

ohhh i forgot to subtract i believe, silly mistakes, but thankyou so much! @texaschic101

texaschic101 · Answer

no problem....don't feel bad...if I had $1 for every mistake I made, I would be rich...lol