SOLUTION: find the slope of the line through the pair of points. (6, 12) and (-6,-2)

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Question 1111739: find the slope of the line through the pair of points. (6, 12) and (-6,-2)
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The formula for the slope of a straight line passing through two given points    (,)    and    (,)    is

m = .



Substitute the given data into this formula and calculate


m =  =  = .


Answer.  The slope is .

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