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Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points.

(-4,8) and (-2,7)
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box v
O A. The slope is (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
OB. The slope is undefined.

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Answer:-1/2

Step-by-step explanation:answer=-1/2

slope is equal to rise/run = y/x = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

(7-8)/(-2-(-4))=-1/2

slope = -1/2

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