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1. A line contains the points (−12,−60) and (60,− 42). What is the slope of the line in simplified form? PLEASE HELP QUICKLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 20 points

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Answer:

the answer should be 0.25

formula for slope is m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

therefore m=(-42-(-60))/(60-(-12))

(-42+60)/(60+12)

18/72

simplify

1/4

further simplify

0.25 should be the final answer

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