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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-9, 0) and (-17, 4)?

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Answer:

m = -1/2

Explanation:

Use the slope formula of y^2-y^1 over x^2-x^1

(-9,0)

x^1 ,y^1

(-17,4)

x^2,y^2

4-0 over -17-(-9) ----> 4/-8

Simplify 4/-8 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 4

= -1/2

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