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Find the slope of the line between points A and B. Simplify your answer.

-2

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-1

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Find the slope of the line between points A and B. Simplify your answer. -2 2 -1 1-example-1
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the slope of the two points is -2
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

From the given graph, the point A(1, -4) and B(-1, 0)

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

x1 = 1, y1 = -4, x2 = -1 and y2 = 0

Slope (m) = (0 - (-4))/(-1 - 1)

= 4/-2

Slope = -2

Thank you.

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