Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-9,2) and (1,27)? Write your answer in simplest form

Answer 1

5/2

Explanation:

The slope is given by

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

= (27-2)/(1 - -9)

= (27-2)/(1+9)

= 25/10

5/2