Find the slope of the line that passes through (5,8) and (10,5). Simplify your answer and write it as an improper fraction, proper fraction or an integer.

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Muzzlator · Answer 1 · 2023-02-26T17:31:27+0000

Explanation:

the slope is the ratio of "y coordinate change / x coordinate change" when going from one point to the other.

x changes by +5 (from 5 to 10).

y changes by -3 (from 8 to 5).

so, the slope is -3/5