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(x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
y2 - y1 = 2 – (-5) = 7
x2 - x1 = -4 – 1 = -5
(1, -5) and (-4, 2)
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(1,-5) and (-4, 2).
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Formula for slope given 2
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(x1, y1) and (x2, y2) |
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y2 - y1 = 2 – (-5) = 7 x2 - x1 = -4 – 1 = -5 |
(1, -5) and (-4, 2) |
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