GRE® Coordinate Geometry Question 4

This GRE quant practice question is a coordinate geometry Numeric Entry question. Concepts tested: Computing slope of a line if the intercepts of the line are given.

Question 4: What is the slope of a line that makes an intercept of 5 in the positive direction of y axis and 1 in the negative direction of x axis?

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Explanatory Answer | GRE Numeric Entry Question

Given
The y-intercept of the line = 5
The x-intercept of the line = -1

To find: Slope of the line if its x and y intercepts are given

Formula to compute Slope a line if intercepts are given = \\frac{\text{-(y-intercept)}}{\text{x-intercept}})
Slope = \\frac{\text{-5}}{\text{-1}}) = 5

Slope of the line = 5