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what is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-3,1) and( 7,-14)? write your answer in simplest from.

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Answer:

slope = m = (0--3)/(14--4) = 3/18 = 1/6

y=mx + b

y =(1/6)x + b

0= (1/6)14 + b

b = - 14/6 = - 7/3

y = (1/6)x - 7/3

or

6y-x = -14

Explanation:

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