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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points ( 4 , − 2 ) (24,−17)? Write your answer in simplest form.

User Macks
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Answer:

y=-3/4x+1

Explanation:

User Htaras
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Answer:

-3/4

Explanation:

The slope is given by

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

= (-17- -2)/(24-4)

= (-17+2)/ (24-4)

= -15/20

= -3/4

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