SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that contains the points (–4, –2) and (1,1).

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Question 204974: Find the slope of the line that contains the points (–4, –2) and (1,1).
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-4,-2),,,(1,1)
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m= (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (1-(-2))/(1-(-4)) = 3/5 ,,,,slope is positive 3/5
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a rough graph, showing the points, connecting line, and rise / run confirms the calculation.