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

User Lxgr
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Answer:


m=-(3)/(5)

Explanation:

Step 1: Slope

  • Slope = m

  • m=(y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))

Step 2: Set up equation and solve for m

  • y₂ = 5
  • y₁ = 8
  • x₂ = 8
  • x₁ = 3

  1. m=(5-8)/(8-3)=(-3)/(5)
User Chris Harcourt
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Answer:

The slope is -3/5=-0.6

Explanation:

Slope: (5-8)/(8-3)= -3/5=-0.6

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