SOLUTION: How do I find the Slope of the line passing through the points (0,-2), (-4,-2)?
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Question 258884: How do I find the Slope of the line passing through the points (0,-2), (-4,-2)?
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This is a 2 step process. First find the slope of the line thru the points.
slope, m = diffy/diffx
m = (5-1)/(3-2)
m = 4
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Now use y = mx + b with either point to find b, the y-intercept.
y = mx + b
5 = 4*3 + b
b = -7
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y = mx + b
y = 4x - 7 is the answer.
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