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Slope of a Line

Question 5 • JHHS LA-Algebra I

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, –5) and (7, 1). | Steps: Step 1: Choose (x1, y1). | Step 1: | Step 2: Identify (x2, y2). | Step 2: | Step 3: Apply the slope formula m=m= 1−(−5)7−2\frac{1 - (-5)}{7 - 2}. | Step 3: | The graph shows the rise and run of the line. | [=]

Answer
A
−2/5
B
6/5
C
7/5
D
5/6

Explanation

Use the slope formula: m = (y₂ − y₁)/(x₂ − x₁). For the points (2, −5) and (7, 1), the change in y is 1 − (−5) = 6 and the change in x is 7 − 2 = 5, so the slope is 6/5. The correct choice is 6/5.

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