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Find the slope of line that passes through (2,3) and (-1,7)

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Given:

A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (-1, 7)

We will find the slope using the following formula:


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

Substitute the given points:


slope=(7-3)/(-1-2)=(4)/(-3)=-(4)/(3)

So, the answer will be:

The slope of the line = -4/3

User Sree Reddy Menon
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