Exhibit 1A-3 Straight line In Exhibit 1A-3, the slope for straight line AB is:
A) 3.
B) 1.
C) − 1.
D) − 5.

Name: Exhibit 1A-3 Straight line In Exhibit 1A-3, the slope for straight line AB is: A) 3. B) 1. C) − 1. D) − 5.
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Exhibit 1A-3  Straight line  In Exhibit 1A-3, the slope for straight line AB is:
A) 3. 
B) 1. 
C) − 1. 
D) − 5.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of a line is determined by the rise over run, or change in y over change in x. From point A to point B, the y-coordinate decreases by 2 as the x-coordinate increases by 2. Therefore, the slope is (−2)/2, which simplifies to −1.

Exhibit 1A-3 Straight Line in Exhibit 1A-3, the Slope for Straight