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(-6,3)(8,-1) what is the slope

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The formula of a slope m:


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

We have the points (-6, 3) and (8, -1). Substitute:


m=(-1-3)/(8-(-6))=(-4)/(8+6)=(-4)/(14)=-(2)/(7)

User Pinguin Dirk
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Hi there!

Explanation:


Slope=(Y_2-Y_1)/(X_2-X_1)=(Rise)/(Run)


((-1)-3)/(8-(-6))=(-1-3)/(8+6)=(-4)/(14)=(-4/2)/(14/2)=(-2)/(7)=-(2)/(7)

Slope is -2/7.

Final answer is -2/7.

Hope this helps!

Have a nice day! :)

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-Charlie

Thank you so much! :)

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User Tharik Kanaka
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