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Find the slope of the line through the pair of points. L(–9, 6), M(–1, –9)

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Slope is rise over run. This means your y is over your x. Start with subtracting your y values. It doesn't matter which way, just make sure you do the same with the x values. For this, I'll do it 6 - -9. The two negatives cancel out and make a positive, so your y value is 15. Now, do the same to the x values. -9 - -1 is -8. You're left with 15/-8. Since this can't be simplified, this is your final answer. Hope I helped!
User Kaanmijo
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Hi!

Explanation:


SLOPE=(Y_2-Y_1)/(X_2-X_1)=(RISE)/(RUN)


((-9)-6)/((-1)-(-9))=(-15)/(8)=(-15)/(8)

Slope is -15/8

Final answer is -15/8

I hope this helps you!

Have a nice day! :)

-Charlie

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