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document.write( "A line in the Cartesian plane passes through the points (-2,4) and 2,-1). What are the rise and the run of the line? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Rise = change in Y-values = -1-4=-5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Run = corresponding change in x-values = 2-(-2)=4<BR>\n" );
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