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Find the slope of the line that passes through (5,-2) (3,5)

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Answer:


- 3.5

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Dave Smith
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Answer:

-3.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the slope formula:

m = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1) = (5 -(-2))/(3 -5) = 7/-2 = -3.5

The slope is -3 1/2.

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The equation for the graph is written in point-slope form, so we can check that the line has that slope.

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