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Without graphing, find the slope of the line that goes through: (0, 5) and (8, 2) ​

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Answer: Slope (m) = ΔY/ΔX = -3/8= -0.375

Explanation:

θ = arctan( ΔY/ΔX) + 360°= 339.44395478042°

ΔX = 8 – 0 = 8

ΔY = 2 – 5 = -3

Distance (d) = √ΔX2 + ΔY2 = √73 = 8.5440037453175

Equation of the line:

y = -0.375x + 5 or y = -3/8x +5

When x=0, y = 5

When y=0, x = 13.333333333333

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Answer:

3/-8 is the slope.

Explanation:

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