SOLUTION: a line in the cartesian plane passes through the points (-2, 4) and (2, -1). what is the rise and run of the line?

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Question 941442: a line in the cartesian plane passes through the points (-2, 4) and (2, -1). what is the rise and run of the line?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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rise = dy
dy = 4+1
dy = 5
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run = dx
dx = -2-2
dx = -4
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