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What is the slope of the line that contains the points (4,3) and (2,7)

User Kajal
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the answer is m= -2
User Junior Buckeridge
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Answer:

The Slope of the line is -2

Explanation:

To find the slope of the line that contains the points (4,3) and (2,7)

We will follow the steps below;

First, we need to write down the formula for finding slope

Slope = y₂ - y₁ / x₂ - x₁

From the question, the points given are; (4,3) and (2,7)

So, x₁ = 4 y₁ = 3 x₂ = 2 y₂ = 7

Slope = 7 - 3 / 2- 4

=
(4)/(-2)

= -2

The Slope of the line is -2

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