What is the slope of the line that passes through (2,7) and (4,9)?

1 Answer
Mar 27, 2016

The slope is 13.

Explanation:

The equation for a straight line is y=mx+c, where m is the gradient (or slope).

To find the gradient:
gradient=riserun
m=y1y0x1x0
m=974(2)
m=974+2
m=26
m=13

The slope is 13.