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Line q passes through (-5,5) and is parallel to the

line 2x + y + 1 = 0.
The slope of line q is
1.

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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

Equation of the line 2x + y + 1 = 0 in slope intercept form is y = -2x - 1 with slope of -2. So, the slope is -2.

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