what is the slope of the line passing through the points (1,-5) & (4,1)?

A.2
B.-4/5
C.5/4
D.-2

Question

what is the slope of the line passing through the points (1,-5) & (4,1)? 

A.2
B.-4/5
C.5/4
D.-2

vanessaperezxo · Answer

Is there more to this question?

anonymous · Answer

YEA @vanessaperezxo

vanessaperezxo · Answer

Please post it so I can help you.

anonymous · Answer

one is already up @vanessaperezxo

mathstudent55 · Answer

There is no need for any more information.
The slope is calculated by first subtracting the y-coordinates of the two points. Then subtract the x-coordinates of the two points in the same order. Then divide the first difference by the second difference.

vanessaperezxo · Answer

Well, you need more information because by having the slope it doesn't give you the exact answer. You could solve it, but it will be more difficult.

vanessaperezxo · Answer

@mamas what do you think is the answer?

mathstudent55 · Answer

@vanessaperezxo
The question is only asking for the slope of the line.
Two points on a line are enough to find the slope of the line.