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  • 18-04-2021
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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (9, -7) and (3, -9)

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  • 18-04-2021

Answer:

m = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Notice how x increases by 6 from 3 to 9.  6 is the 'rise.'

Simultaneously, y increases by 2 from -9 to -7.  2 is the 'run.'

The slope, m, is defined as m = rise / run.

Here, m = 6/2, or m = 3

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