SOLUTION: A line passes through the points (-10,-4) and (-1,2). What is the slope of the line that passes through the two points?

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Question 857038: A line passes through the points (-10,-4) and (-1,2). What is the slope of the line that passes through the two points?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A line passes through the points (-10,-4) and (-1,2). What is the slope of the line that passes through the two points?
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slope = (change in y)/(corresponding change in x)
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slope = (2--4)/(-1--10) = 6/9 = 2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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