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Answer:

-1

Option C is the correct option.

Explanation:

Let the points be A and B

A ( -2 , 7 ) -----> ( x1 , y1 )

B ( 2 , 3 )-------> ( x2 , y2)

Now, let's find the slope:

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

plug the values


= (3 - 7)/(2 - ( - 2))

Calculate the difference


= ( - 4)/(2 - (2))

When there is a ( - ) in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression


= ( - 4)/(2 + 2)

Add the numbers


= ( - 4)/(4)

Any expression divided by its opposite equals -1


= - 1

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