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What is the slope the line that passes through the points:
(-6, 14), (2, -18)

User Matt Borja
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Hey there! I'm happy to help!

Here's how to find the slope given any two points.

Subtract the y values.

14-(-18+-14+18=32

Subtract the x values.

-6-2=-8

And divide those.

32/-8=-4

The slope is -4.

Have a wonderful day! :D

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