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What is the slope of the line through (−9,6) and (−6,−9)

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Hi!

Explanation:


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


((-9)-6)/((-6)-(-9))=(-15)/(3)=-5

Therefore, the slope is -5, which is our final answer.

Hope this helps you!

Have a great day! :)

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-Charlie

Thank you!

User John Lehmann
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m = y2 - y1 / x2 - x1 is the slope equation.

m = -9 - 6 / -6 + 9

m = -5

The slope is -5.
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