Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (-1,-1) and
(2,5)

Answer 1

m = 2

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run or (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Points (-1,-1) and (2,5)

We see the y increase by 6 and the x increase by 3, so the slope is

m = 6/3 = 2