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Two points on a line L are (5,2) and (7,-4). what is the slope of L

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

The slope of a line can be calculated with the formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

In this case we have:

(-4-(2))/(7-5)

(-6)/(2)

-3

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