Question
16. Use the two given points and calculate the slope. (6,4),(4,-1) (5)/(2) (1)/(2) 3 -2
Answer
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Xavier
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Answer
A
Explanation
To find the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), you can use the formula: slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). By substituting the given points (6,4) and (4,-1) into the formula, we have: ( -1 - 4) / (4 - 6), which simplifies to -5 / -2 = 5 / 2.