Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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![**Problem: Finding the Slope of a Line**
To find the **slope** of the line that passes through the two points, use the formula:
\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]
Given points:
\((x_1, y_1) = (6, -2)\)
\((x_2, y_2) = (9, -6)\)
Plug the coordinates into the formula:
\[
m = \frac{-6 - (-2)}{9 - 6} = \frac{-6 + 2}{9 - 6} = \frac{-4}{3}
\]
So, the slope of the line is \(-\frac{4}{3}\).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F99db74cb-a52b-4540-9e19-530fc4ba7537%2Ff88c46ad-b87a-46e2-a2ef-009a083828d1%2F3mh5yp1_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem: Finding the Slope of a Line**
To find the **slope** of the line that passes through the two points, use the formula:
\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]
Given points:
\((x_1, y_1) = (6, -2)\)
\((x_2, y_2) = (9, -6)\)
Plug the coordinates into the formula:
\[
m = \frac{-6 - (-2)}{9 - 6} = \frac{-6 + 2}{9 - 6} = \frac{-4}{3}
\]
So, the slope of the line is \(-\frac{4}{3}\).
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