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Question
Find the slope and the inclination of the line AB if : A = (−3, −2) and B = (1, 2)
Solution
A = (−3, −2) and B = (1, 2)
Slope of AB = `(2 + 2)/(1 + 3)` = `4/4` = 1 = tan θ
Inclination of line AB = θ = 45°
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