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What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points? (3, -6), (5, -8)

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Answer:

I think the slope is (-2, 2). Hope it helps

User InflexCZE
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Answer: - 1.75 or - 1 3/4 or -7/4

Explanation:

(3, -6) (5, -8)

The 3 is x1 and the -6 is y1

The 5 is x2 and the -8 is y2

To find the slope you do

y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

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