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What is the slope of a line that passes through (12,2) and (4,7).

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-5/8

Explanation:

Envision these two points plotted on coordinate axes. From (4, 7) to (12, 2), x (the horizontal distance between the points) increases by 8, while y (the vertical distance) decreases by 5. Thus, the slope is m = rise / run = -5/8.

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