Using the slope formula, find the slope of the line through the given points.
left parenthesis 5 comma 1 right parenthesis and left parenthesis 8 comma 4 right parenthesis
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Part 1
What is the slope of the line? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A.
The slope of the line is
enter your response here. (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B.
The slope of the line is undefined.
To find the slope of a line passing through two points, we can use the formula:
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Using the points (5, 1) and (8, 4), we can plug in the coordinates:
m = (4 - 1) / (8 - 5)
m = 3 / 3
m = 1
Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the points (5, 1) and (8, 4) is 1. So, the correct choice is:
A. The slope of the line is 1.