Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (1, –5) and (4, 1)?

A.2


B. -4/5


C. 5/4


D.-2

Answer 1

Use formula
m = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

Answer 2

where (x1, y1) = (1, -5)
and (x2, y2) = (4, 1)

Answer 3

m = ( 1- (-5)) / (4-1)
m = (1+5) / (3)
m= 6 / 3
m = 2 Answer