What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-5,2) and (-1,-6)

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Answer:

Slope = -2

Explanation:

Slope of Line passes through two Points
(x_(1),y_(1) ) and
(x_(2),y_(2) )

is given by
m=(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1))

So by Substitution

m=(-6- 2 )/(-1 - (-5))=(-8)/(4) =-2

Scott Duncan answered Jun 2, 2023

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