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The slope of the line containing the points (-2, 3) and (-3,1) is
a.02 b.1/2 c.0 -2/5

The slope of the line containing the points (-2, 3) and (-3,1) is a.02 b.1/2 c.0 -2/5-example-1
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Explanation:

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

so, when going from (-2, 3) to (-3, 1)

x changes by -1 (from -2 to -3).

y changes by -2 (from 3 to 1).

therefore, the slope is

-2/-1 = 2/1 = 2

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