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What is the slope of the line through (-5,-10) and (-1,5​

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Answer:

3 3/4 or 3.75

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope = change in y / change in x

That’s y2 - y1 /x2 - x1

From the question

x1 = -5

y1 = -10

x2 = -1

y2 = 5

Slope = 5-(-10) / -1-(-5)

= 5+10 / -1+5

= 15/4

= 3 3/4 or 3.75

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