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 - Study Summary - Practice Exercises - Page 224: 8

Answer

$m=\dfrac{1}{10}$

Work Step by Step

The slope $m$ of the line containing the points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by the formula: $m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ Use the formula above to obtain: $m=\dfrac{3-4}{-9-1}=\dfrac{-1}{-10} =\dfrac{1}{10}$
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