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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (−2,−4) and)(3,−9)? Write your answer in simplest form.

User TheCrazyProfessor
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Answer:

The slope is -1

Explanation:

Formula for finding slope:
(rise)/(run) = (y2 - y1)/(x2-x1)

we got the points:

(−2,−4) and)(3,−9)

let's plug them in.

[-9-(-4)] / [3-(-2)] =

-5 / 5 = -1

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