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What is the slope of the line that contains the points (4, 2) and (6, -2)?

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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

Find the slope using a formula.

m = rise/run

m = (-2 - 2)/(6 - 4)

m = -4/2

m = -2

User Mehany
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Answer:

m = -2

Explanation:

Slope Formula:
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Simply plug in your coordinates:

m = (-2 - 2)/(6 - 4)

m = -4/2

m = -2

User Adam Ernst
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