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Calculate the slope in fraction form for the line passing through the points (-42.27, 4.4) and (2.27, 3.1).

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Final answer:

To determine the slope of the line through (-42.27, 4.4) and (2.27, 3.1), apply the slope formula (rise over run) to find it to be -1.3/44.54 in fraction form.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the slope in fraction form for the line passing through the points (-42.27, 4.4) and (2.27, 3.1), we can use the slope formula which is the rise over the run:

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

By substituting the x and y coordinates of our two points into this formula, we get:

m = (3.1 - 4.4) / (2.27 - (-42.27))

m = (-1.3) / (44.54)

The slope of the line in fraction form is -1.3/44.54, which can be simplified if desired.

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