SOLUTION: i have the question, -5-(-3) over -2-4. i am using the formula y2-y1 over x2-x1. i got the answer 1/3. Why would this be the answer?

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Question 676310: i have the question, -5-(-3) over -2-4. i am using the formula y2-y1 over x2-x1. i got the answer 1/3. Why would this be the answer?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5-(-3) over -2-4
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= (-2)/(-6)
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= 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.