SOLUTION: Find the slope of a line parallel to the line through the points (2,-11) and (-6,-6). [A] 8/5 [B] 5/8 [C] -5/8 [D] -8/5

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Question 971166: Find the slope of a line parallel to the line through the points (2,-11) and (-6,-6).
[A] 8/5
[B] 5/8
[C] -5/8
[D] -8/5

Answer by amarjeeth123(570)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Slope of a line parallel to the line through the points (2,-11) and (-6,-6) is m=(-6+11)/(-6-2)=5/(-8)=-5/8
Answer=[C]

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