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Please help me solve this equation :Given the points (1,-5) and (4,3) find the slope.
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The formula for the slope of a straight line passing through two given points (,) and (,) is
m = .
In your case, = 1, = -5, = 4, = 3,
Substitute these values into the formula and calculate
m = = .
Answer. The slope is .
Solved.
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