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What is the slope of (1,2) (-3,-9)

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Explanation:

Hey there!

The given points are; (1,2) and (-3,-9).

Use slope formula for finding the slope.


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

Put all values.


m = ( - 9 - 2)/( - 3 - 1)

Simplify it.


m = ( - 11)/( - 4)

Therefore, the slope is m= 11/4.

Hope it helps...

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