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Find the slope of the line passing through the pair of points. (7, 6) and (−7, −6)

A. −17
B. 67
C. −1
D. −57

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The formula of a slope:


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

We have the points (7, 6) and (-7, -6). Substitute:


m=(-6-6)/(-7-7)=(-12)/(-14)=(12)/(14)=(6)/(7)

Answer: B. 6/7

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