Algebra 2 Common Core

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 2 - Functions, Equations, and Graphs - Chapter Review - Page 124: 18

Answer

$m=\dfrac{2}{3}$

Work Step by Step

With the given points, $ (3,2)\text{ and } (-3,-2) ,$ then \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y_1= 2 ,\\y_2= -2 ,\\x_1= 3 ,\text{ and }\\ x_2= -3 .\end{array} Using $m=\dfrac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}$ or the Slope Formula, the slope, $m,$ of the line is \begin{align*}\require{cancel} m&=\dfrac{2-(-2)}{3-(-3)} \\\\ &=\dfrac{2+2}{3+3} \\\\ &=\dfrac{4}{6} \\\\ &=\dfrac{\cancel4^2}{\cancel6^3} &\text{(divide by $2$)} \\\\&= \dfrac{2}{3} .\end{align*} Hence, the slope is $ m=\dfrac{2}{3} $.
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