SOLUTION: Determine the slope of a line through points (2, -7) and (4, 1).

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Question 666576: Determine the slope of a line through points (2, -7) and (4, 1).
Answer by best82(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slope formula is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
so,
1-7/4-2= -6/2=-3