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What is the slope of JK? J=(2, 4), K(6, 1), L(2, -2), M(-2, 1)

User Gamal A
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Answer:

-3/4

Explanation:

First, we find the change in x & change in y.

Change in x: 6 - 2 = 4

Change in y: 1 - 4 = -3

Since slope is rise (change in y) over run (change in x),

-3/4 is the slope.

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