Question

What is the slope of the line that goes through the points (1,-5) and (4,1)?

Answer 1

Answer: 2

Explanation:

The slope of a line through two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is given by (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁). In this case, x₁ = 1, y₁ = -5, x₂ = 4, and y₂ = 1. So the slope is:

(1 - (-5))/(4 - 1) = 6/3 = 2

Answer 2

D. 2

Explanation:

(1 - -5)/(4 - 1) = 6/3 = 2