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Line AB contains points A (−6, 3) and B (2, −5). Line AB has a slope that is

A. zero
B. undefined
C. positive
D. negative

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to find the slope you must find the gradient i think so
gradient formula is change in y /change in x
sooo
=3--5/-6-2
=8/-8
=-1
so it is negative
User Muhammad Rayhan
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Slope (m) = y2-y1 / x2-x1
m = 3+5 / -6-2
m = 8/-8
m = -1

In short, Your Answer would be Option D) Negative

Hope this helps!
User Mojtaba Barari
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