Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Review Exercises - Page 209: 10

Answer

$m=-\dfrac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

Using $m=\dfrac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}$ or the Slope Formula, the slope of the line through $( 0,3 )$ and $( -2,4 )$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} m=\dfrac{3-4}{0-(-2)} \\\\ m=\dfrac{3-4}{0+2} \\\\ m=\dfrac{-1}{2} \\\\ m=-\dfrac{1}{2} .\end{array}
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