SOLUTION: The points l(4,0),M(10,0)N(7,5) form a triangle LMN. What is the sum of the slopes of the three sides of the triangle?

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Question 240374: The points l(4,0),M(10,0)N(7,5) form a triangle LMN. What is the sum of the slopes of the three sides of the triangle?
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The points l(4,0),M(10,0)N(7,5) form a triangle LMN. What is the sum of the slopes of the three sides of the triangle?
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Slope, m = diffy/diffx
For LM:
m1 = 0/6 = 0
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MN:
m2 = -5/3
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LN:
m3 = 5/3
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Sum = zero