SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that passes through the given pair of points. (2, 2) and (8, 5)

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Question 719612: Find the slope of the line that passes through the given pair of points.
(2, 2) and (8, 5)
Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope of the line that passes through the given pair of points.
(2, 2) and (8, 5)

The Slope of a Line is given by:
(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

(5 - 2)/(8 -2)
= 3/6 = 1/2
The Slope is: 1/2


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