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What is the slope of the
line given the points (-9,2)
and (6,8)?

User Fig
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Answer: 3/5

Explanation:

The equation for finding the slope is the change in x divided by the change in y. (Δ y/Δ x).

y2 - y1 ÷ x2 - x1

(-9,2) is (x1,y1)

(6,8) is (x2,y2)

8-2 ÷ 6 - (-9) = 6 ÷ 15 = 6/15

After you simplify 6/15, you get 3/5

Therefore, the slope of the two points is 3/5.

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