K kmomma1999 New member Joined Sep 11, 2008 Messages 18 Sep 29, 2008 #1 How do I determine the slope of a line if I am looking at a graph that gives me a line with the points (2, 5)?
How do I determine the slope of a line if I am looking at a graph that gives me a line with the points (2, 5)?
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,325 Sep 29, 2008 #2 This is insufficient information. You need another point. Does it pass through the Origin (0,0)? If so, use the standard formula. (5-0)/(2-0) = 5/2 = Slope
This is insufficient information. You need another point. Does it pass through the Origin (0,0)? If so, use the standard formula. (5-0)/(2-0) = 5/2 = Slope
stapel Super Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Messages 16,550 Sep 29, 2008 #3 kmomma1999 said: ...a graph that gives me a line with the points (2, 5)? Click to expand... Note: The exercise refers to "points" (plural), but you have posted only one (singular) point. Eliz.
kmomma1999 said: ...a graph that gives me a line with the points (2, 5)? Click to expand... Note: The exercise refers to "points" (plural), but you have posted only one (singular) point. Eliz.