If a Straight Line Passes Through the Point X =

question 13

Multiple Choice

If a straight line passes through the point x = 12 and y = 4 and also through the point x = 4 and y = 8,the slope of this line is

• A)negative 8 divided by 4.
• B)seven tenths.
• C)negative one half.
• D)one -and one half.

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