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How do I find slope?

The graph of a line is shown on the grid. The
coordinates of both points indicated on the graph of the
line are integers.
What is the rate of change of y with respect to x for
this line?

How do I find slope? The graph of a line is shown on the grid. The coordinates of-example-1
User MooingRawr
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Answer:

4/5

Explanation:

The two points are (5, 7) and (-5, -1). The slope is the difference of y over the difference in x, or
(7--1)/(5--5). This simplifies to 8/10, or 4/5.

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