Question

What is the slope of a line passing through points (-7 , 5) and (5 , -3)

Answer 1

Answer:    -2/3

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Work Shown:

Use the slope formula to get

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

m = (-3 - 5)/(5 - (-7))

m = (-3 - 5)/(5 + 7)

m = (-8)/(12)

m = -2/3