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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2,8) and (12, 20)? Write your answer in simplest form.

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Step-by-step explanation

The slope of a line, is given by the next expression:


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

Where (x_1,y_1) = (2,8) and (x_2,y_2)=(12,20)

Plugging in the values into the expression:


Slope=(20-8)/(12-2)

Subtracting numbers:


Slope=(12)/(10)

Simplifying:


Slope=(6)/(5)

In conclusion, the solution is 6/5

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