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What is the slope of the line through (2, -1) and (-2,-3)

What is the slope of the line through (2, -1) and (-2,-3)-example-1
User ThiepLV
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Answer:

  • Slope = 1/2

Explanation:

We know that:

  • y₂ - y₁/x₂ - x₁ = Slope

Solution:

  • -3 - (-1)/-2 - 2 = Slope of line
  • => -3 + 1/-4
  • => -2/-4
  • => 2/4 = 1/2

Hence, the slope of the line is 1/2.

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