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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (2, -1) and (6, 7)?

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easy · MCQ · Q-747E7E

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (2, -1) and (6, 7)?

  1. A.1/2
  2. B.2Correct answer
  3. C.-2
  4. D.8

Solution

The slope is m=7−(−1)6−2=84=2m=\frac{7-(-1)}{6-2}=\frac{8}{4}=2.

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