What is the slope of the line that contains the points (-2, 7) and (2, 3)?

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1 answer:

charle [14.2K]2 years ago

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Slope = rise/run
rise = 7 - 3 = 4
run = -2 - 2 = -4
slope = 4/-4 = -1
Answer is B

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