PRC-2 · Chapter 2 · Question 21 of 45
What is the slope of the straight line passing through the coordinates (1, 3) and (5, 15)?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) 3
Explanation
The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Substituting the points gives: m = (15 - 3) / (5 - 1) = 12 / 4 = 3.
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