Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-1,3) and (4,-7

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You use the slope formula:

m =
(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1))

m is the slope. Plug in the points.

m =
(-7 - 3)/(4 - (-1))

m =
(-7 - 3)/(4+1)

m =
(-10)/(5)

m = -2

Pkatsourakis answered Aug 17, 2019

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