SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line: a. through (5, -2) and (-1,-9) b. with equation 4x -5y = 10

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Question 331083: Find the slope of the line:
a. through (5, -2) and (-1,-9)
b. with equation 4x -5y = 10
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a. slope = [(-9 -(-2)]/(-1 - 5) = (-7)/(-6) = 7/6
b. slope = -4/(-5) = 4/5.