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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2,9) and (8,34)?
Write your answer in simplest form.

Respuesta :

NDHT

Answer:

2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

y=ax+b

9= -2a+b <=> b= 9+2a

34=8a+b = 8a+9+2a = 10a + 9

a = (34-9)/10 = 2.5

Answer:

  • m = 2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the slope formula:

  • m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)
  • m = (34 - 9)/(8 - (-2)) = 25/10 = 2.5