Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321969359
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter 2 - Review Exercises - Page 209: 18

Answer

$m=-1$

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 $( 0,2 )$ and $( 2,0 )$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} m=\dfrac{2-0}{0-2} \\\\ m=\dfrac{2}{-2} \\\\ m=-1 .\end{array}
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