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Find the slope of the line that contains the points (-2, 6) and (0, 4)

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Answer:


m=-1

General Formulas and Concepts:

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
  • Slope Formula:
    m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(-2, 6)

(0, 4)

Step 2: Find slope m

  1. Substitute:
    m=(4-6)/(0-(-2))
  2. Simplify:
    m=(4-6)/(0+2)
  3. Add/Subtract:
    m=(-2)/(2)
  4. Divide:
    m=-1
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