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The slope for (-9,-3) y = 5/3x-8

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We will plug-in the value and see if it falls upon our line. Coordinate points are written in terms of (x, y).

y = 5/3x - 8

(-3) = 5/3(-9) - 8

-3 ≠ -23

(-9,-3) is not on the line / slope of y = 5/3x - 8.

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