Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - The Slope of a Line - 2.2 Exercises - Page 157: 13

Answer

slope=-1

Work Step by Step

Slope is defined as: $\displaystyle slope=\frac{rise}{run}$ To find the slope of $AF$ (if they were connected), we need to find the rise and run from $A$ to $F$. From the graph, we see that: $rise=-3$ units $run=3$ units Thus: $slope=\frac{-3}{3}=-1$
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