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Suppose f is a linear function such as f( - 2)= - 7 and f( 6)= - 3. Find the slope of the line.
Write your answer as a decimal.
![**Problem Statement:**
Suppose \( f \) is a linear function such as \( f(-2) = -7 \) and \( f(6) = -3 \). Find the slope of the line. Write your answer as a decimal.
**Solution:**
The slope \( m \) of a linear function can be found using the formula:
\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]
Given:
- \( (x_1, y_1) = (-2, -7) \)
- \( (x_2, y_2) = (6, -3) \)
Substitute these values into the formula to find the slope.
**Answer:**
Write your answer as a decimal in the blank provided.
\( m = \) [Blank 1]
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:**
Suppose \( f \) is a linear function such as \( f(-2) = -7 \) and \( f(6) = -3 \). Find the slope of the line. Write your answer as a decimal.
**Solution:**
The slope \( m \) of a linear function can be found using the formula:
\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]
Given:
- \( (x_1, y_1) = (-2, -7) \)
- \( (x_2, y_2) = (6, -3) \)
Substitute these values into the formula to find the slope.
**Answer:**
Write your answer as a decimal in the blank provided.
\( m = \) [Blank 1]
**Input Box:**
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