A line intersects the points (12, -2) and (6, -8). What is the slope of the line in simplest form? m = [?]

Nyomi asked Feb 24, 2023

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A line intersects the points

(12, -2) and (6, -8).
What is the slope of the line in
simplest form?
m = [?]

Nyomi asked Feb 24, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

The formula for slope is y2 - y1 over x2 - x1.

-8--2 = -6

6-12= -6

-6/-6 = 1

Elibud answered Feb 27, 2023

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