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Question
Find the slope and the inclination of the line AB if : A = `(0, - sqrt(3))` and B = (3, 0)
Solution
A = `(0, -sqrt(3))` and B = (3, 0)
Slope of AB = `(0 + sqrt(3))/(3 - 0) = sqrt(3)/(3) = 1/sqrt(3) = tan θ`
Inclination of line AB = θ = 30°
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