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Find the slope of the line passing through each pair of points. (9,4) and (5,-3).

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Answer:


m=(7)/(4)

General Formulas and Concepts:

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
  • Slope Formula:
    m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(9, 4)

(5, -3)

Step 2: Find slope m

  1. Substitute:
    m=(-3-4)/(5-9)
  2. Subtract:
    m=(-7)/(-4)
  3. Simplify:
    m=(7)/(4)
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