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How do you find the slope?

How do you find the slope?-example-1

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Answer:

3/2

Explanation:

We can find the slope by using the slope formula

m = ( y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

where ( x1,y1,) and ( x2,y2) are two points on the line

The two points are (-1,2) and ( -5,-4)

m = ( -4-2)/(-5 - -1)

= ( -4-2)/(-5+1)

= ( -6)/(-4)

= 3/2

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