How to find slope of negative line

Qeole asked Dec 8, 2023

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Qeole asked Dec 8, 2023

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Answer: The slope of a negative line can be calculated using (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

Explanation:

Example:

(2, -4) (3, -5)

(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

-5 - -4 / 3 - 2

-1/1

Slope = -1

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