Question

Please help I don't get this
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (–2, 1) and (1, 6)?
A. -5
B. 3/5
C. -7
D. 5/3

Answer 1

which one do you think is you answer love?

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

maybe b

Answer 4

@Kitten_is_back

Answer 5

@hartnn

Answer 6

how?
can u please show me your attempt?

Answer 7

yeah
@hartnn
-2-1/1-6 = -3/5

Answer 8

oh you interchanged x and y values


numerator is difference of y values
6-1 = .. ?

denominator is difference of x values
1 - (-2) = .. ?

Answer 9

6-1-5
1-(-2)=3
@hartnn

Answer 10

good!
so m=5/3 :)

Answer 11

thank you soo much @hartnn

Answer 12

welcome ^_^