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Find the slope of the line that passes through the two points (7, -5) and (1, -13). (Don't forget to simplify!)

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Answer:

The slope would be 4/3 or 1 1/3.

Explanation:

When you put the coordinates in the point-slope formula, you will get -5 - (-13) over 7 - 1. The answer becomes 8/6 but if simplified, it becomes 4/3 or 1 1/3 as a mixed fraction.

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