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Find the slope of the line that passes through (4,7) and (1,3).A. 3/4 B. 4/3C. -4/3D. 2

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To find the slopes of the line passing through (4,7) and (1,3)

we will follow the steps below:

Slope = y₂ - y₁ / x₂ - x₁

From the question

x₁ = 4 y₁= 7 x₂= 1 y₂= 3

Substituting the values into the formula

Slope = 3-7 / 1-4

slope = -4/-3

slope = 4/3

Therefore the correct option is B. 4/3

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