Question

Algebraically calculate the slope of the line passing through the coordinates (1, 2) and (3, 8).

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember that slope = rise over run, or change in y / change in x. Coordinates are in the form (x, y).

So with the points (1, 2) and (3, 8):

$\frac{y2-y1}{x2-x1} = \frac{8-2}{3-1} = \frac{6}{2}$ = 3

The slope is 3.