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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (8,-4) and (6,3) in simplest form

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Explanation:

Rise of y-value = (-4) - (3) = -7.

Run of x-value = (8) - (6) = 2.

Slope of the line = Rise / Run = (-7) / (2) = -3.5.

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