SOLUTION: (-14,-12)(-18,-16) just want to double check my answer for finding the slope. i came up with m=1

Question 368177: (-14,-12)(-18,-16)
just want to double check my answer for finding the slope. i came up with m=1
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Fombitz:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Note: is the first point . So this means that and .
Also, is the second point . So this means that and .

Start with the slope formula.

Plug in , , , and

Subtract from to get

Subtract from to get

Reduce

So the slope of the line that goes through the points and is

So you are correct. Good job.

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

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Jim
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Correct. Well done!
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