Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 3 - Introduction to Graphing - 3.5 Slope - 3.5 Exercise Set - Page 200: 42

Answer

$m=-\dfrac{5}{6}$

Work Step by Step

Using $m=\dfrac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}$ or the Slope Formula, then the slope of the line containing the given points, $( -4,2 ) \text{ and } ( 2,-3 )$, is \begin{array}{l} m=\dfrac{2-(-3)}{-4-2} \\\\ m=\dfrac{2+3}{-4-2} \\\\ m=\dfrac{5}{-6} \\\\ m=-\dfrac{5}{6} .\end{array}
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