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What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: # (5, 1) , (4, 6)#?

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Jul 8, 2016

#-5#

Explanation:

#"gradient"(m)=("rise"(Deltay))/("run"(Deltax))#

#m=(y_1-y_2)/(x_1-x_2)#

#m=(1-6)/(5-4)=(-5)/(1) = -5#

The slope of the line is #-5#

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