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(a) Find the slope of the line through (-9, -7) and (-19. -47).

User Erik Cupal
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Y2-y1/x2-x1= -47-(-7)/-19-(-9)= 4
User Travis James
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

The equation for slope is:


Slope = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

We can plug in the given points into the equation:


Slope = (-47-(-7))/(-19-(-9))=(-47+7)/(-19+9)=(-40)/(-10)=4

The slope is 4

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