The following table contains ordered pair solutions of a linear equation in two variables. Use the table to find the slope of the graph.

Question

x y
-2 -5
1 1
-4 -9

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Part 1
Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A.
The slope is [ ]. ​(Simplify your​ answer.)
B.
The slope is undefined.

Answer 1

To find the slope of the graph, we can use the formula:

slope = (change in y)/(change in x)

Let's look at the changes in the y-values and x-values from the given table:

Change in y: 1 - (-5) = 1 + 5 = 6
Change in x: 1 - (-2) = 1 + 2 = 3

So, the slope is 6/3 = 2.

Therefore, the correct choice is:

A. The slope is 2.