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Given the points (9,9) and (-6, -10) find the slope.

m =

User RichardTheKiwi
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24 votes

Answer:
(19)/(15) or 1.26667

Explanation:

m=rise over run=Δy over Δx

m=y2−y1x2−x1

m=−10−9−6−9

m=−19−15

m=19/15

User Xpy
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1. Observe question

2. Employ Point-Slope formula

(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1 )=

(-10-9)/(-6-9) =

-19/-15=

19/15

Slope: 19/15

User Kalanit
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