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Question
Find the slope of the lines passing through the given point.
L (–2, –3) , M (–6, –8)
Solution
L (–2, –3) , M (–6, –8)
Slope = \[\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{- 8 - \left( - 3 \right)}{- 6 - \left( - 2 \right)} = \frac{- 5}{- 4} = \frac{5}{4}\]
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