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Find the slope of the line that passes through (1, 7) and (6, 5).

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Answer:

-2/5

Explanation:

Formula of the Slope

m = (y2 - y1)/ (x2 - x1)

(x1 , y1) = (1, 7)

(x2, y2) = (6, 5)

put values

m = (5 - 7) / (6 - 1)

m = -2 / 5

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