Find the slope of the line that passes through the points: (-2,-1) and (4,5)
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given:
(-2, -1)
(4, 5)
x1 = -2
x2 = 4
y1= -1
y2 = 5
Find the slope of the line.
Formula for the slope of the line:
m = change in y/ change in x
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Solution:
Substitute the given values to the formula for the slope of the line.
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (5 - (-1))/(4 - (-2))
m = (5 + 1)/(4 + 2)
m = (6)/(6)
m = 1
Final answer:
The slope of the line = 1