College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.3 - Page 255: 8

Answer

$-1$; the line falls

Work Step by Step

Simply apply the points to the slope formula and then simplify. Since the answer is negative, the line falls. $(6,-4)$ and $(4,-2)$ $\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ $\frac{-2+4}{4-6}$ $\frac{2}{-2}$ $-1$
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