Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer:

  -3.5

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

$- 3.5$

Explanation:

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