Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points .

( 1 , 7 ) ( 10 , 1 )

A. 3/2
B. - 2/3
C. - 3/2
D. 2/3

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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

`(1-7=-6)/(10-1=9)=(-6)/(9)=(-6/3)/(9/3)=(-2)/(3)=-(2)/(3)`

Therefore, the slope is -2/3

Answer is -2/3

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