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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (−4, −4) and (6, 4

User Sazzy
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Answer:

y = 0.8x - 0.8

Explanation:

Δy ÷ Δx = gradient (x)

4 - -4 = 8

6 - -4 = 10

8 ÷ 10 = 0.8

equation of line; y = mx + c

substitute one of the coordinates into the equation

(6, 4) y = 4, x = 6

4 = 0.8(6) + c

4 = 4.8 + c

- 4.8 to get the y intercept on it's own

-0.8 = y intercept (c)

confirmation

substitute the new values to get the other y

(-4, -4) y = -4 <-- should be the answer, x = -4

y = mx + c

y = 0.8(-4) - 0.8

y = -3.2 - 0.8

y = -4 the gradient and the y intercept have been proven right

User Natachia
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Answer: no slope

Step-by-step explanation:
m= y2-y1/x2-x1

m= 6-(-6)/4-4

m=12/0

m= no slope

User Rob Horton
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