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What is the slope of the line through (-7.-2) and (-6,7)

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Answer:


\boxed {\tt m=9}

Explanation:

The slope formula is:


m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are the points the line passes through.

The points given are: (-7,-2) and (-6,7). Therefore,


x_1= -7 \\y_1= -2 \\x_2=-6 \\y_2= 7

Substitute the values into the formula.


m=(7--2)/(-6--7)


m=(7+2)/(-6+7)

Solve the numerator by adding 7 and 2.


m=(9)/(-6+7)

Solve the numerator by adding 7 to -6.


m=(9)/(1)

Divide 9 by 1.


m=9

The slope of the line is 9.

User Maxyie
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Answer:

gradient = 9

Explanation:

What is the slope of the line through (-7.-2) and (-6,7)-example-1
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