The graph of a linear function passes through the points (2, 5) and (4, 11). What is the slope of the line?

A 1/3

B 2

C 3

D 6

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The slope formula is (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Using the points (2, 5) and (4, 11), the slope is (11 - 5) / (4 - 2) = 6 / 2 = 3.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The graph of a linear function passes through the points (2, 5) and (4, 11). What is the slope of the line?" is Option C: 3.

The other options — A) 1/3, B) 2, D) 6 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: The slope formula is (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Using the points (2, 5) and (4, 11), the slope is (11 - 5) / (4 - 2) = 6 / 2 = 3.

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The graph of a linear function passes through the points (2, 5) and (4, 11). What is the slope of the line?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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