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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (−1, 7) and (4, −1)?

−56
−2
−85
2

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-2 Is the answer to the question
User Michael Glukhovsky
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Hey!

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

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Steps To Solve:

~Substitute


m = (-1 - 7)/(4 - (-1))

~Simplify


m = (-8)/(5)

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Answer:


\large\boxed{C)~(-8)/(5) }

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Hope This Helped! Good Luck!

User Ivie
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