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What is this graphs slope?

What is this graphs slope?-example-1

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Answer:

slope = -4

Explanation:

Given the following points on the graph: (-1, 4) (1, -4)

Let (x1, y1) = (-1, 4)

(x2, y2) = (1, -4)

Use the following slope formula:


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


m = (-4 - 4)/(1 - (-1)) = (-8)/(1 + 1) = (-8)/(2) = -4

Therefore, the slope of the line is -4

What is this graphs slope?-example-1
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