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Give the slope between the points (-5,-2)(-2,-7)

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Explanation:

Give the slope between the points (-5,-2)(-2,-7)

slope = change in y / change in x

slope = (-2 - (-7)) / (-5 - (-2))

slope = ( -2 + 7) / ( -5 + 2)

slope = 5/-3

slope = -5/3 or -1.667

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