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The slope of the points (8,6) and (2,-2)

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Answer:

4/3

Explanation:

m = slope

m = y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

m = -2 - 6 / 2 - 8

m = -8 / -6

m = -8/-6

Negative + Negative = Positive

m = 8/6

Both numbers have a common factor of 2

m = 8 ÷ 2 / 6 ÷ 2

m = 4/3

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