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What is the slope of the line joining (10,9) and (40, 3)?

a. -5
b.-4
c.-1/5
d.1/5

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Explanation:

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

m = (3 - 9) / (40 - 10)

m = -6/30

m = -1/5

c. is the correct answer.

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