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Determine the slope of the line that passes through the points (-4,-2) and (3,1).

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Explanation:

Stephanie, so many people ask questions about this type of problem, I think the teachers don't know how to explain these at all. Ask your teacher if I can have some of their salary :) I have to explain this to that many people.. :0

given"

point P1 (-4,-2) in the form (x1,y1)

point P2(3,1) in the form (x2,y2)

slope = m

formula for slope is:

m = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1)

m = (1-(-2) ) / (3 - (-4))

m = (1+2) / (3+4)

m = 3 /7

That's your slope, ask if you need more explanation, I'm really curious about why this type of problem causes so many questions :/

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