SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points. (3, -5), (-9, -8) Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points. (-7, 6), (-7, -9) Find t

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Question 633897: Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(3, -5), (-9, -8)
Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-7, 6), (-7, -9)
Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-1, 4), (5, 4)
Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-2, -6), (-9, -17)
Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-8, 8), (-5, 2)

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(3,-5), (-9,-8)
Find the slope, m
m = diffy/diffx = -3/-12 = 1/4
Use y = mx + b and either point to find b
-5 = (1/4)*3 + b
b = -23/4
--> y = x/4 - 23/4
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Do the same for the others. Don't put a space after the comma in (x,y)
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Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-7,6), (-7,-9)
Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-1,4), (5,4)
Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-2,-6), (-9,-17)
Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(-8,8), (-5,2)