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Slope of the line that contains (-8,2) , (7,-4)

User Nilesh Ingle
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Answer:

-2/5

Explanation:

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

m=(-4-2)/(7-(-8))

m=-6/(7+8)

m=-6/15

simplify

m=-2/5

User Mikeal
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Answer:


\mathsf{slope=-\frac25}

Explanation:


\mathsf{let \ (x_1,y_1)=(-8,2)}


\mathsf{let \ (x_2,y_2)=(7,-4)}


\mathsf{slope=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)}


\implies \mathsf{slope=(-4-2)/(7--8)=-\frac25}

User Mylesagray
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