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Find the slope of the line A. -1/4 B. 4 C. -4 D. 1/4

Find the slope of the line A. -1/4 B. 4 C. -4 D. 1/4-example-1
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Answer:

4!

Explanation:

using the slope formula and the points (-1, 0) and (-2, -4) on the line:

-4 - 0 / -2 - -1 = -4 - 0 / -2 + 1 = -4 / -1, and since both the top and bottom are negative, they make a positive, giving you a positive 4

the slope formula is rise/run, or y2 - y1 / x2 - x1!

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