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Find the slope of the line that passes through
the two given points: (2, 3) and (6, -13)

User Jbabey
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Explanation:

Hey there!

The points are; (2,3) as (X1,y1) and (6,-13) as (x2,y2)

Use the formula for slope.


slope(m) = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

Put all values.


m = ( - 13 - 3)/(6 - 2)

Simplify it to get answer.


m = ( - 16)/(4)

Therefore, slope(m) = -4.

Hope it helps....

User Jorge Perez
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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

-13-3=-16

6-2=4

-16/4=-4

User Mlevi
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