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Abigail and Spencer calculate the slope of the line between the points (3,-1) and (5,4) in different ways. Abigail calculates the slope by dividing -1 - 4 with 3 - 5. Spencer divides 4 - (-1) by 5 - 3. When they check their work with their mutual friend Lauren, she says that they are both wrong and shows them her work. She calculates -1 - 4 and divides by 5 - 3. Who is correct among these three friends? Who is incorrect? Why?

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Abigail and Spencer are correct, Lauren is incorrect.

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