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Determine the slope of a line passing through (4, 2) and (-2, 1)

User DMI
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Answer:

Equation of the line:

y = 0.16666666666667x + 1.3333333333333

or

y = 1/6x+ 4/3

When x=0, y = 1.3333333333333

When y=0, x = -8

Explanation:

User Jamie M
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Answer:

m=1/6

Explanation:

change in y over change in x

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

m=1/6

User Matt Hammond
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