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

a. 5
b. -5
c. 0
d. undefined​

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Answer:

a) 5

Explanation:

Put them into slope intercept form AKA y=mx+b: -5=m1+b and 5=m3+b

Subtract the equations to get -10=-2m

Divide both sides by two to get: 5=m

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