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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(6,7)and (8,-4)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use the slope formula to get the slope

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Slope is \[Slope = \Delta y / \Delta x \]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but how would I solve for m

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In this case \[\Delta y = 7 - (-4) = 7 + 4 = 11\] and \[\Delta x = 6 - 8 =-2\] Therefore the slope is the ratio -11/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

m is the symbol used in most textbooks to represent the slope

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y2-y1/x2-x1 = 7-(-4)/6-8= m=11/-2 m=-5.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ Angel198 so would m-5.5 be the answers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, m = -11/2 = -5.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, -5.5 would be the answer. Slope is -5.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Slope is also called m, so M=-5.5

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