Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points E (1,2), F(4,7)

Answer 1

5/3

Explanation:

The slope of a line is the ratio of "rise" (change in y-coordinate) to "run" (change in x-coordinate).

The change in y-coordinate from E to F is from 2 to 7, a change of 7-2 = 5.

The change in x-coordinate from E to F is from 1 to 4, a change of 4-1 = 3.

The slope is the ratio of these changes:

... slope = 5/3