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Find the slope given the two points below:
(8,5): (5,-2)

User Tom Leek
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Answer:


(7)/(3)

Explanation:

m =
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

We are given the points (8,5) & (5,-2).


m =(-2-5)/(5-8) \\\rule{150}{00.5}\\m =(-2-5)/(5-8)\\\\m =(-7)/(-3)\\\\\boxed{m = (7)/(3)}

Hope this helps.

User Anurag Priyadarshi
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1 vote

Answer:

7/3

Explanation:

5 + 2 = 7

8 - 5 = 3

7/3

User Sean Beanland
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