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The data in the table are linear. Use the table to find the slope.

2
4
6
8
1
-2.
-5
-8
a.
b.
3
2
3
2
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d. 2
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User Winkbrace
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Answer:

Is -3/2.

Explanation:

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User Bridget The Midget
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Answer:


m = -(3)/(2)

Explanation:

Given

x 2 4 6 8

y 1 -2 -5 -8

Required

Determine the slope

First, pick any two corresponding x and y values.


(x_1,y_1) =(2,1)


(x_2,y_2) =(8,-8)\\

The slope (m) is then calculated using:


m = (y_1 - y_2)/(x_1 - x_2)

Substitute in, the x and y values


m = (1 - (-8))/(2- 8)


m = (1 +8)/(-6)


m = (9)/(-6)


m = -(9)/(6)

Divide numerator and denominator by 3


m = -(9/3)/(6/3)


m = -(3)/(2)

Hence, the slope is -3/2

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