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Find the slope of the line passing through the points (3, 8) and (7, -7)

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Answer:

The answer would be -15/4

Explanation:


(-7-8)/(7-3) =(-15)/(4)

This is the answer because it is in its simplest form

User Lakiesha
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Answer:


(-15)/(4)

Explanation:

Given the following question:


(x1,y1)=(3,8)

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

Use the formula over slope to find the answer. (rise / run)


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

m=(-7-8)/(7-3) =(-15)/(4)

=(-15)/(4)

Hope this helps.

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