SOLUTION: what is the slope the line passing through (4,-8),(-1,7).

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Question 404780: what is the slope the line passing through (4,-8),(-1,7).
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The slope of line passing through (x1,y1),(x2,y2) = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

(4,-8),(-1,7).are the points
m= (7-(-8))/(-1-4)
m=15/-5
m= -3