Slope and rate of change
Linear functions and graphs · Stage 1
Recognize the pattern
Slope compares change in y with change in x.
Useful rulem=(y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)
Try it before reading the solution
A line passes through (1, 4) and (3, 10). What is its slope?
This teaching example is original and is not an official SAT question.
Reasoning
m = (10 − 4)/(3 − 1) = 6/2 = 3.
Answer3
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