| The slope m of
the line through the points (x1, y1) and (x 2, y 2) is given by
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Definition
| The slope m of
the line through the points (x1, y1) and (x 2, y 2) is given by
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Example Problem
| Find the slope of the line segment joining the points ( 1, - 4 ) and ( - 4, 2 ). |
Solution
| Label the points as x1 = 1,
y1
= - 4, x2
= -4, and y2 = 2. To find the slope m
of the line segment joining the points, use the slope
formula : So, m = - 6/5. |
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