A graph has the points (0, 12) and (-4, 0). Find the slope

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To find the slope of a line given two points, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{slope} (m) = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]

Let's denote the points as follows:

  • Point 1: \((x_1, y_1) = (0, 12)\)
  • Point 2: \((x_2, y_2) = (-4, 0)\)

Now, we can substitute these coordinates into the slope formula:

\[ m = \frac{0 - 12}{-4 - 0} = \frac{-12}{-4} = 3 \]

Thus, the slope of the line that passes through the points (0, 12) and (-4, 0) is \(3\).