SOLUTION: how do I find the point slope?

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Question 248383: how do I find the point slope?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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GIVEN 2 SETS OF X & Y VALUES (2,-4) & (-5,7)
WE USE THE SLOPE FORMULA (Y2-Y1)/(X2-X1)
(7+4)/(-5-2)=11/-7=-11/7 IS THE SLOPE VALUE.