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What is the slope of the line that passes through (-4,-2) and the origin ?
a. m = 1/2
b. b = 1/2
c. m = -1/2
d. Insufficient imformation given

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the slope of the line that passes through (-4,-2) and the origin ?
a. m = 1/2
b. b = 1/2
c. m = -1/2
d. Insufficient imformation given
.
Two points: (-4,-2) (0,0)
slope between two points:
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
m = (0-(-2))/(0-(-4))
m = (0+2)/(0+4)
m = 2/4
m = 1/2
.
Answer: A

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