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What is the slope through the line of (4, 7) and (6, 2)

User Mikesol
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Hello:

--> find the slope between the points (4, 7) and (6, 2)

Let's consider our point given:

--> (x1, y1): (4, 7)

--> (x2, y2): (6, 2)

Let's consider what formula we need:


\text{Slope}=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=(2-7)/(6-4)=(-5)/(2)=-(5)/(2)

Thus our slope is -5/2

Answer: -5/2

User Kimball Robinson
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The slope through the line of (4, 7) and (6, 2) can be found by using the slope formula:

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

where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the coordinates of the two points on the line.

Substituting the values for (4, 7) and (6, 2) into the formula:

m = (2 - 7) / (6 - 4)

m = -5 / 2

m = -2.5

So, the slope of the line through (4, 7) and (6, 2) is -2.5.

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