Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through

(10, 1) and (5, 2)

a
1/5
b
-1/5
c
5
d
-5

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given, x1= 10

x2= 5

y1=1

y2=2

As we know, Slope of a line passing through points= m= y2-y1/x2-x1

Substituting the given value,

m= 2-1/5-10

m=-1/5