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Use the slope formula to find the slope of the line through the points (-2, 2) and (-7, -6).

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Answer:

8/5

Explanation:

Slope is calculated by the change in y over the change in x. The change in y values is -8 and the change in x values is -5. The negatives cancel out to get 8/5.

User SteveK
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Hi!

I can help you with joy!


  • \displaystyle(y2-y1)/(x2-x1) is the slope formula
  • Where
  • y2 is the y-coordinate of the point
  • y1 is the y-coordinate of the point
  • x2 is the x-coordinate of the point
  • x1 is the x-coordinate of the point
  • Here:
  • y2=-6
  • y1=2
  • x2=-7
  • x1=-2
  • Plug in the values:

  • \displaystyle(-6-2)/(-7-(-2))

  • \displaystyle(-8)/(-7+2)

  • \displaystyle(-8)/(-5)

Answer:


\displaystyle(8)/(5)

Hope it helps.

Do ask if you have any query regarding my answer.


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