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G(-2,5), H(1, -7)find the slope

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G=(x1,y1)=(-2,5)

H=(x2,y2)=(1,-7)

Apply the slope formula (m)

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Replacing:

m = (-7-5)/(1-[-2])= -12/3 = -4

Slope: -4

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