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Please help I tried multiple times but still can't get it right

Please help I tried multiple times but still can't get it right-example-1
User Tin
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

You want the slope of the line through points (1, 2) and (3, -4).

Slope

The slope of the line is its "rise" divided by its "run." The values of these can be found several ways. Perhaps the easiest is to count the squares on the graph.

The bottom point on the graph is 2 grid squares to the right of the top point, and 6 grid squares below it. The "rise" is -6 (down is negative), and the "run" is 2. The slope is ...

slope = rise/run = -6/2 = -3

You can also use the slope formula with the coordinates of the points.

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

m = (-4 -2)/(3 -1) = -6/2 = -3

The slope of the line is -3.

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