SOLUTION: If f (4) = 3, what is the slope when f (6) = -2? A: -5/2 B: -1/2 C: -2/5 D: 2/5 E: 2

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Question 317416: If f (4) = 3, what is the slope when f (6) = -2?
A: -5/2 B: -1/2 C: -2/5 D: 2/5 E: 2




Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the formula for slope,
m=%28f%28x2%29-f%28x1%29%29%2F%28x2-x1%29
m=%28-2-3%29%2F%286-4%29=-5%2F2
A) is the correct answer.