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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (3, -20) and (11, 16)?

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Answer:

9/2

Explanation:

(3, -20) & (11, 16)

To find the slope of the line that passes through these points, we use the slope formula: (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Plug in these values:

(16 - (-20)) / (11 - 3)

Simplify the parentheses.

= (36) / (8)

Simplify the fraction.

36/8

= 9/2

9/2 is the most simplified fraction. This is your slope.

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