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Find the slope between (-1, 7) and (-3, 1).

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Answer:


m=3

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 (-1, 7)

Point (-3, 1)

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Substitute [SF]:
    m=(1-7)/(-3+1)
  2. Subtract/Add:
    m=(-6)/(-2)
  3. Divide:
    m=3
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