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What is the slope of the line that passes through (-4, 5) and (2, -3)?

A. -4/3
B. 1/3
C. -3/1
D. -3/4

User Derek Hunziker
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Answer:

The answer is (A) -4/3

Explanation:

so i used the slope formula:


(x^(2)-x^1)/(y^2-y^1)}

Then plugged in the values:


(-3-5)/(2-(-4)) =(-8)/(6)


(-8)/(6)=(-4)/(3)

thats how i got my answer; also the y-int. is -1/3

<3 ~rere~

User EazyC
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Hi there!

The answer should be 0.75
User Zeiger
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