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Find the slope of the line through each pair of points

(-20,-4), (-12,-10)​

User Dingx
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Answer:

is it just the slope of those points? if so -3/4

Explanation:

i think. if not correct me

User Luispauloml
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Answer:


-(3)/(4)

Explanation:

The slope of a line is given by:


m=(\Delta y)/(\Delta x)=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Therefore, the slope of the line that passes through these points is:


m=(-10-(-4))/(-12-(-20))=(-6)/(8)=\fbox{$-(3)/(4)$}.

User Muratcavus
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