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What is the slope of the line passing through the point 3,5 and -1,7

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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

User Petok Lorand
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Answer:

m = -1/2

Explanation:

As we move from the point (-1, 7) to the point (3, 5), x increases by 4 (this is the "run") and y decreases by 2 (this is the "rise").

Thus, the slope of the line connecting these two points is

m = rise / run = -2/4, or m = -1/2.

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