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Slope of a line through (1,2) and (3,6) is:

Answer: 2.

  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4

Correct answer: B. 2

Explanation: m = (6-2)/(3-1) = 4/2 = 2.

Slope as Rise over Runxy(x₁,y₁)(x₂,y₂)run = x₂−x₁rise = y₂−y₁m = rise/run = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁) = tanθ

The slope of a line is the ratio of vertical change (rise) to horizontal change (run) between any two points on it - equivalently, the tangent of the angle θ the line makes with the positive x-axis.

Concept context

Points, lines, and curves on the Cartesian plane

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