Plot the points and find the slope of the line passing through the pair of points. (2, -4), (4, -1)
A) slope:
B) slope:
C) slope:
D) slope:
E) slope:

Question

Plot the points and find the slope of the line passing through the pair of points. (2, -4), (4, -1) 
A) slope: 
B) slope: 
C) slope: 
D) slope: 
E) slope:

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the slope formula,

slope = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) 
slope = (-1-(-4))/(4-2)
slope = 3/2

Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the points (2, -4) and (4, -1) is 3/2.

Option D matches the calculated slope value.

Plot the Points and Find the Slope of the Line