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What is the slope of the line that passes through (-2,7) and (4,9)

A slope=-1/3
B slope=1/3
C slope=3

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Answer:

The answer would be 1/3 :)

User Alroc
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Answer:

B. slope = 1/3

Explanation:

The formula of a slope:


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

We have the points (-2, 7) and (4, 9).

Substitute:


m=(9-7)/(4-(-2))=(2)/(6)=(1)/(3)

User Jason Plurad
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