What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2, 3) and (-14, -5)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Syden asked Sep 27, 2022

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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2, 3) and (-14, -5)?

Write your answer in simplest form.

Syden asked Sep 27, 2022

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Explanation:

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

m = (-5 - 3)/(-14 + 2)

m = -8/-12

m = 2/3

Slope = 2/3

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