document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=204974>Question 204974</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Find the slope of the line that contains the points (–4, –2) and (1,1). </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "m= (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (1-(-2))/(1-(-4)) = 3/5 ,,,,slope  is  positive 3/5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a  rough  graph,  showing  the  points,  connecting  line,  and  rise / run confirms the  calculation. </SPAN>\n" );
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