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What’s the slope of the line containing the two points

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Answer:

The slope is 3/2 or 1.5

Explanation:

To find the slope, simply divide the rise by the run. The rise of this line can be found by subtracting one y coordinate by another (it doesn't matter which by which). The run can be found by subtracting one x coordinate by another (it doesn't matter which by which).

So, let's say, for the y coordinates, I choose to subtract 3 by 0. 3 - 0 = 3. 3 is your rise.

For the x coordinates, I can choose to subtract -5 by -7. -5 - (-7) = 2. 2 is your run.

The slope is rise/run, so your answer is 3/2, which, in decimal form, is 1.5.

Hope this helped!

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