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Find the slope of the line through the points (-2, 5) and (3, -16)

User Fahima
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Hello!

Explanation:

Lesson: Exploring Slope and Slope-intercept form

Slope formula:
(Y^2-Y^1)/(X^2-X^1)=(rise)/(run)


((-16)-5=-21)/(3-(-2)=3+2=5)=(-21)/(5)=-(21)/(5)

Therefore, the slope is -21/5

Answer is -21/5

Hope this helps!

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