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What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points?
(5, 8), (9,-3)

User IRTFM
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Answer:

-11/4

Explanation:

slope =
(-3-8)/(9-5) =(-11)/(4)

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User Kinstephen
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Answer:

-11/4

Explanation:

slope = (difference in y)/(difference in x)

slope = (-3 - 8)/(9 - 5) = -11/4

User Dkg
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