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Based on the table of values below, find the slope between points where x = 5 and where x = 10. x y 5 2 7 6 10 7

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Answer:

The slope is 1

Explanation:

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User Barnasaurus Rex
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The value at x=5 is y=2, and the value at x=10 is y=7
To find the slope between these points, we divide rise (change in y) by run(change in x)
slope = (y2 - y1) ÷ (x2 - x1)
slope = (7 - 2) ÷ (10 - 5)
Slope = 5 ÷ 5 = 1
Slope = 1
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