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Determine the slope of a line that contains the points (6,7) and (5,1)​

Determine the slope of a line that contains the points (6,7) and (5,1)​-example-1
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Here is the answer to ur question for determining the slope. Hope this helps!
Determine the slope of a line that contains the points (6,7) and (5,1)​-example-1
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Answer:

A) 6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Slope Formula:
    m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (6, 7)

Point (5, 1)

Step 2: Find slope m

  1. Substitute:
    m=(1-7)/(5-6)
  2. Subtract:
    m=(-6)/(-1)
  3. Divide:
    m=6
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