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Determine the slope of the line.

Determine the slope of the line.-example-1
User Luiz Viola
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Answer:

m=1/4

Explanation:

Start by picking two points that are clearly visible on the line: (1, -3) and (-3, -4).

The equation for slope is: m=
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Where
x_(1)=1
x_(2)=-3
y_(1)=-3
y_(2)=-4

m=
((-4)-(-3))/((-3)-1)

m=-1/-4

m=1/4

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