What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: (-6, 7), (-5, 2) (−6,7),(−5,2)?

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Alan P.
Apr 20, 2016

Slope: -5−5

Explanation:

Slope is defined as the change in yy divided by the change in xx between two points.

color(white)("XXX")"slope" = (Delta y)/(Delta x)

color(white)("XXXXXX")=(2-7)/((-5)-(-6) (for the given data points (-6,7) and (2,-5))

color(white)("XXXXXX")=-5

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