Find the slope of the line passing through the points (2,3) and (7,5).

Question

A. 2/5

B. 5/2

C. -2/5

D. -5/2

Answer 1

Slope(gradient) of a line =(Y2 - Y1)/(X2 - X1)

 

let point 1 be say (2, 3)

     and point 2 be (7, 5)

 

slope = (5 - 3)/(7 - 2) = 2/5, hence A is the correct answer