Question

Using the given points, determine the slope.

(0, 32) and (100, 212)

Answer 1

Hi!

To find the slope of two given points, subtract the y values, and subtract the x values, or..

$\frac{(y2 - y1)}{(x2 - x1)}$

$\frac{(212 - 32)}{(100 - 0)}$

$\frac{180}{100}$

The answer is 9/5 or 1.8.

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

The slope is the change in y divided by the change in x.

or

The slope is the ratio of rise to run.

so:

slope = (212-32) / (100-0) = 9/5 = 1.8