Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables

Hard Math · Advanced Math · Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables · MCQ

In the xy-plane, the graph of $y equals, x squared minus 9$ intersects line p at $the point with coordinates 1 comma a$ and $the point with coordinates 5 comma b$ , where a and b are constants. What is the slope of line p ?

A
$6$
B
$2$
C
$negative 2$
D
$negative 6$

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