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what is the slope of the line that passes through (−2, 3) and (5, −6) ?responses −12 negative 1 half −1 negative 1 −97 negative fraction 9 over 7 i don't know.

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Answer:

slope = -9/7 or (negative fraction 9 over 7)

Explanation:

what is the slope of the line that passes through (−2, 3) and (5, −6)?

slope = change in y / change in x

slope = (3 - (-6) / (-2 - 5)

slope = 9/-7

slope = -9/7

from your options:

negative fraction 9 over 7

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