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Find the slope of the line passing through the points 2, 5 and −8, 4.

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10 is going to be the correct answer
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Answer:

10.

Explanation:

1) formula of the required slope is:


slpoe=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1);

2) according to the formula above:


slope=(2+8)/(5-4)=10.

P.S. x₁=2; x₂=-8; y₁=5; y₂=4.

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