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Using any two points, calculate the differences in the Y and the X coordinates. Then take the difference between the Y and divide it by the difference in the X.
Example:
Points (1,3) and (4,9) are on a line. Determine the slope of the line.
X coordinates: 1 and 4.
4-1 = 3
Y coordinates: 3 and 9
9-3 = 6
Slope = Y/X = 6/3 = 2
The slope is 2
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invers tangent(slope)
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A.True
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What is the minimum amount of information you need in order to calculate the slope of a line?
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