SOLUTION: state the slope of a line parallel to the line passing through the given points. E(-1,2), F(5,0)

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Question 354964: state the slope of a line parallel to the line passing through the given points.
E(-1,2), F(5,0)
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given E(-1,2), F(5,0), find the slope.

Let m = slope

m = (0 - 2)/(5 -(-1))

m = -2/(5 + 1)

m = -2/6

m = -1/3

The slope is -1/3.