SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line passing through the two points -34 -41 and -26 42

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Question 1186049: Find the slope of the line passing through the two points -34 -41 and -26 42
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope of the line passing through the two points -34 -41 and -26 42
Use the format (-34,-41) and (-26,42) for points.
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slope m = diffy/diffx = (-41 - 42)/(-34 + 26) = -83/-8 = 83/8
As simple as that.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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