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What is the slope of the line

What is the slope of the line-example-1
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To find the slope of this line, first pick out two points on the line. We'll use (1,4) and (-1,3).


Using this information, you can find the slope with the slope formula:
m=\frac{y_(2)-y_(1)} {x_(2)-x_(1)}


In this problem, x1=1, x2=-1, y1=4, and y2=3. Now, plug in and solve:


(3-4)/(-1-1)= (-1)/(-2) =(1)/(2)


The slope of the line is 1/2.


Hope this helps!

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