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What is the slope of the line that passes

through the points (8, -10) and (1, 2)?
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User Lcgodoy
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Answer:


-(12)/(7)

Explanation:

if A(8;-10) and B(1;2) then the required slope can be calculated using the next formula:


slope=(Y_A-Y_B)/(X_A-X_B);

According to the formula above:


slope=(-10-2)/(8-1)=-(12)/(7).

User Ryanbrill
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