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What is the slope of the line that passes hrough the points (5,-3) and (-1,6)?

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Answer:

Explanation:

The slope (\(m\)) of a line passing through two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) can be calculated using the formula:

\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]

For the given points \((5, -3)\) and \((-1, 6)\), let's substitute the coordinates into the formula:

\[ m = \frac{6 - (-3)}{(-1) - 5} \]

Simplify the expression:

\[ m = \frac{9}{-6} \]

\[ m = -\frac{3}{2} \]

So, the slope of the line passing through the points \((5, -3)\) and \((-1, 6)\) is \(-\frac{3}{2}\).

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