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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, -2) and (3, -5)?

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Answer:

-3/2

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User Octo
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Slope of the line is -3/2

Explanation:

  • Step 1: Given points are (1, -2) and (3, -5)
  • Step 2: Equation for slope, m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

⇒ m = (-5 - -2)/(3 - 1) = -3/2

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