if points x,y, and z are collinear, and the slope between ponys y and z is -4. What is the slope between points x and y

Bruce Nielsen asked Oct 26, 2023

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Bruce Nielsen asked Oct 26, 2023

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

If the points are collinear, then all the points are on the same line. Any two points will have the same slope.

x and y, x and z, y and z, all have the same slope, -4.

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