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Find the slope of the line that passes through (2, 6) and (9, 3).

Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

the slope of a line is the ratio

y coordinate difference / x coordinate difference

when going from one point on the line to another.

so, when going from (2, 6) to (9, 3) :

x changes by +7 (from 2 to 9).

y changes by -3 (from 6 to 3).

therefore, the slope is -3/+7 = -3/7