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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (–3, 4) and (2, –1)?

A.

Begin fraction three over five end fraction

B.

Negative begin fraction five over three end fraction

C.
1

D.
–1

User Cutie
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Answer:

is right i did the test -1

Explanation:

User Bob Wakefield
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slope is rise divided by run so
(y1-y2)/(x1-x2) (doesn't mean x^2, means the first x and second x)
(-3,4) and (2,-1)
(x,y)
x1=-3
x2=2
y1=4
y2=-1
subsitute
(4-(-1))/(-3-2)=(4+1)/(-5)=(5)/(-5)=1/-1=-1
the slope is -1

the answe ris D, -1
User Sribin
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