SOLUTION: Determine the slope of the line through each pair of points. 1. (5,1) and (2,7) 2. (5,3) and (-2,3) 3. (-1/2, 2) and (-3/2, 1) 4. (2,-4) and (2,6)

Algebra ->  Coordinate-system -> SOLUTION: Determine the slope of the line through each pair of points. 1. (5,1) and (2,7) 2. (5,3) and (-2,3) 3. (-1/2, 2) and (-3/2, 1) 4. (2,-4) and (2,6)       Log On


   



Question 335432: Determine the slope of the line through each pair of points.
1. (5,1) and (2,7)
2. (5,3) and (-2,3)
3. (-1/2, 2) and (-3/2, 1)
4. (2,-4) and (2,6)

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the formula for slope.
I'll do one.. you finish the rest.
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