SOLUTION: FInd the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (-4,0) and (1,-5)

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Question 70451: FInd the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (-4,0) and (1,-5)
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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SLOPE=(Y2-Y1)/X2-X1)
SLOPE=(-5-0)/(1+4)
SLOPE=-5/5
SLOPE=-1 THUS ANY LINE PARALLEL TO THIS LINE ALSO HAS A SCLOPE OF -1