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Slope going through (3,-7) and (5,-8)

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Answer:

slope = -1/2

Explanation:

To find the slope, we use the formula

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m = (-8--7)/(5-3)

= (-8+7)/(5-3)

= (-1)/2

=-1/2

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