SOLUTION: determine the slope of the line that passes through the points at (-1,5) and (-4,10)

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Question 1144275: determine the slope of the line that passes through the points at (-1,5) and (-4,10)
Answer by ikleyn(52793)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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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,   = 10.



Substitute these values into the formula and calculate


m =  =  = .


Answer.  The slope is  .

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