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Calculate the slope of the line that contains the points (2, −8) and (−4, 4)?

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⊂ Hey, islandstay ⊃

Answer:

Slope = -2

Explanation:

Formula for Slope(m):

(y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Solve:

(x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂)

(2₁, -8₁) and (-4₂, 4₂)

Now put it in the slope formula;

4 - (-8) / -4-2

12/-6

Slope(m) = -2

xcookiex12

4/20/2023

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