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What is the slope when the line passes through the points (-3, -1) and (-5, 4)

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Answer:

The slope of the line is 5/-2.

Explanation:

You may use the slope method for the method on getting the answer. One is attatched for you to see.

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What is the slope when the line passes through the points (-3, -1) and (-5, 4)-example-1
What is the slope when the line passes through the points (-3, -1) and (-5, 4)-example-2
User Reynicke
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Answer:


(5)/(-2)

Explanation:

Slope (m) formula =
(rise)/(run) =
(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Insert the points (-3,-1),(-5,4)


(4--1)/(-5--3)=
(5)/(-2)

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