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What is the slope between the two points

(-10,50) and (-4,20)

User Kevin Cook
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Answer: -5

Step-by-step explanation:

Start with the slope formula

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

Substitute point values in the formula

m = (20 - 50) / (-4 - -10)

Simplify the fraction

m = (20 - 50) / (-4 - -10) = -30 / 6

Solve for slope (m)

m = -5

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Answer:

Below

Explanation:

Slope = rise / run = change in y / change in x = -30 / 6 = -5

User Pranay Anand
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