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How to find the slope

How to find the slope-example-1
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Explanation:

The slope of a line given two points is found by using one of the following ( they are actually the same thing)

m = slope

m = rise / run see image below rise = 3 run = 5 so m = 3/5

Or you can use the coordinates of A and B

m = (y1-y2) / (x1-x2) = (-2-1) / (0 - 5) = -3/-5 = 3/ 5

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