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What is the slope of the line through A(2, 6) and B(8, -1)?

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The formula of a slope:


m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

We have:


A(2,\ 6)\to x_1=2,\ y_2=6\\\\B(8,\ -1)\to x_2=8,\ y_2=-1

Substitute:


m=(-1-6)/(8-2)=(-7)/(6)=-(7)/(6)

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