SOLUTION: If a line passes through the points (3, 5) and (1, 2), its slope is _______. If necessary, use the slash (/) to indicate a fraction.

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Question 304737: If a line passes through the points (3, 5) and (1, 2), its slope is _______. If necessary, use the slash (/) to indicate a fraction.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given 2 points example.
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First find the slope of the line thru the points.
slope, m = diffy/diffx
m = (5-1)/(3-2)
m = 4
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