Question

What is the slope of a line that passes through these points? (5, 3) and (4, 1).

Answer 1

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Answer:

  2

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope can be found from the slope formula:

  m = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1)

  m = (1 -3)/(4 -5) = -2/-1

  m = 2

The slope of the line is 2.

Answer 2

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

ΔY = 1 – 3 = -2

ΔX = 4 – 5 = -1

two negatives make a positive