SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-7,-4) and (-1,-10) Please help on this problem. Thanks

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Question 67392: Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-7,-4) and (-1,-10)
Please help on this problem.
Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-7,-4) and (-1,-10)
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slope = (change in y)/(corresponding change in x)
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slope = (-10--4)/(-1--7)=(-10+4)/(-1+7=-6/+6=-1
Cheers,
Stan H.