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What is the slope of the line that contains the points (2, −8) and (−4, 4)? 2 one half negative one half −2

User Krutik
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Answer:

Explanation:

-2

User Nuageux
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Answer;

-2

Step-by-step explanation;

Well take the last numbers in these points and subtract them

4 - (-8)

4+8

12

You've got the upper part of the slope fraction now subtract the first two numbers.

-4-2

-6

Put this fun together, 12/-6 = -2

hence, slope=-2 .

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