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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (7,-5) and (16,7) in simplest form ?

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Answer:

4/3

Explanation:

  • look for gradient

gradient=


(change \: in \: y)/(change \: in \: x?)

  • change in y

7--5=12

  • change in x

16-7=9

  • gradient

12÷9=4/3

the gradient is the same as slope

thus the answer is 4/3

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (7,-5) and (16,7) in-example-1
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