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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2,15) and (-8,-5)

User Rex Miller
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Answer:

= 1/30

Explanation:

The slope of a line given two points is given by

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

= (-5-15)/(-8--2)

= (-5-15)/(-8+2)

= -20/-6

= 10/3

User Danem
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Answer:

= 10/3

Explanation:

The slope of a line given two points is given by

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

= (-5-15)/(-8--2)

= (-5-15)/(-8+2)

= -20/-6

= 10/3