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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 3) and (5, -2)?

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Answer:

slope = -5/4

Explanation:

Because you have been given two points, you can use point-slope formula to find the slope. In the equation, "m" is the slope.

1st Point: (1,3)

2nd Point: (5, -2)

y₁ - y₂ = m(x₁ - x₂) <----- Point-Slope Equation

3 - (-2) = m(1 - 5) <----- Plug "x" and "y" values into equation

5 = m(-4) <----- Combine like terms

-5/4 = m <----- Divide both sides by -4

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