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Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 1) and (-4, -5)

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Answer:

Slope =
(-6)/(-6) or 1

Explanation:

Slope Formula:
(y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))

( 2, 1 )

( -4, -5 )


(-5-1)/(-4-2) =
(-6)/(-6) = 1

Slope =
(-6)/(-6) or 1

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