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What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points? (1, 7), (10, 1)

A. –2/3


B. 3/2


C. 2/3


D. –3/2

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Slope formula: (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)
(1 - 7)/(10 - 1) = -6/9 = -2/3
Slope = -2/3
User Andy Dufresne
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(1-7)/(10-1)
= -6/9
= - 2/3
answer is A. –2/3
User Oiew
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