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Question 706317: Can someone help with this problem?
Given the points P(3,4) and Q(1,0), find the slope of the line segment PQ.
Thanks so much!
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given the points P(3,4) and Q(1,0), find the slope of the line segment PQ.
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The slope formula: m = %28y2-y1%29%2F%28x2-x1%29
Assign the given points as follows:
x1=3, y1=4
x2=1, y2=0
so we have
m = %280-4%29%2F%281-3%29 = %28-4%29%2F%28-2%29 = +2 is the slope