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What is the slope of the line through 4,-1 and 8,7

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Answer:

The slope of the line is 2.

Explanation:

The formula for slope is (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)

(7-(-1))/(8-4)

7 - -1 = 8

8 - 4 = 4

8/4 = 2

User Amol Chakane
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Answer:

m=2

Explanation:

m=y2-y1/x2-x1

m=7-(-1) / 8-4

m=8/4

m=2

User Eidolon
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