Question

what is another way to write the slope of the line? point a : (2, 5) point b : (12, 7) slope = (vertical distance)/(horizontal distance) = (7 - 5)/(12 - 2) = 2/10 = □ options: -1/5, 1/5, 5, 1/4, 1/4

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the fraction

We have the fraction $\frac{2}{10}$. To simplify it, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.
$\frac{2\div2}{10\div2}=\frac{1}{5}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{5}$ (corresponding to the option $\frac{1}{5}$)