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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (2, 5) and (0, –4)?

User Searles
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i think the gradient would be 1 and the y intercept would be -4

User Mika Vatanen
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In order to find the slope of line that passes through 2 points, use the equation slope=rise/run
rise = 5-(-4) =9
run = 2- 0 =2
slope = rise/run = 9/2
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