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What is the slope of the line described by the equation below?

y-9= -2(x-8)
O A. -2
OB. 2
O C. -9
O D. 9

User Ross McLellan
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Explanation:

the slope is always the factor of x.

in our case here : -2

if you need it plainly written :

y - 9 = -2(x - 8)

y - 9 = -2x + 16

y = -2x + 25

now it is fully visible.

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