Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - Slope and Rate of Change - Practice - Page 228: 2

Answer

The slope of the line is $\frac{4}{5}$.

Work Step by Step

To find the slope of the line, the equation $m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ can be used, based on two ordered pairs $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$. The ordered pairs $(-2,1)$ and $(3,5)$ have been provided, thus: $m = \frac{5-1}{3-(-2)} = \frac{4}{5}$ To graph the line, a straight line is drawn such that it intersects the given two points.
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