Slope from two points

Rise over run using the slope formula, with positive, negative, zero, and undefined slopes.

Standards:8.EE.B.68.F.B.4

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Question 1 of 3

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (–2, 5) and (4, –7).

Question 2 of 3

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (−2, 5) and (4, −1).

Question 3 of 3

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (−2, 3) and (4, −9).

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