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A line passes through the points (5, 7) and

(16,35) in the xy-plane. What is the slope
of the line?

User Chris Rice
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Answer:

Slope = 2 6/11

Explanation:

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

m = slope.

Substitute the given points into the formula:


(35)/(16) - (7)/(5) = m

Solve:


(35)/(16) - (7)/(5) = (28)/(11) = 2 (6)/(11)

User Aidas
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