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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (1, −5) and (4, 1)?

i suck at math so help me please. and btw... NO LINKS!

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Explanation:


slope \: = ( y_(2) - y_(1) )/( x_(2) - x_(1) )


= (1 - ( - 5))/(4 - 1)


= (1 + 5)/(3)


= (6)/(3)


= 2

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