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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (4, -6) and (-2, 3)? Write your answer in simplest form.
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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (4, -6) and (-2, 3)?

Write your answer in simplest form.

User JaredH
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: 3/-2

User Tom Kurushingal
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Answer:

-3/2

Explanation:

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

slope = (3 - (-6))/(-2 - 4)

slope = (3 + 6)/(-6) = 9/(-6)

slope = -3/2

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