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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (-2,-8) and (-3,9) a.1 b.-1 c. -5/7 d.-7/5

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The formula of a slope:


m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

We have the points (-2, -8( and (-3, 9). Substitute:


m=(9-(-8))/(-3-(-2))=(17)/(-1)=-17

Answer: The slope = -17.

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