SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line. (5,2),(-4,-2) Type an integer or a simplified

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Question 451578: Find the slope of the line.
(5,2),(-4,-2)
Type an integer or a simplified
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope of the line.
(5,2),(-4,-2)
slope (m) = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
slope (m) = (-2 - 2)/(-4 - 5)
slope (m) = (-4)/(-9)
slope (m) = 4/9