SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line Containing the given pair of points. (-2, 7) (5, 1) The slope is? Thanks for your help.

Question 896828: Find the slope of the line Containing the given pair of points.
(-2, 7) (5, 1)
The slope is?
Thanks for your help.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do it like this one:
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1.what slope of the line with points (7,6) and (-2,2)?
a.4/9-
b.9/4-
c.-4/9
d.-9/4
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slope m = diffy/diffx = (2-6)/(-2-7) = -4/-9
m = 4/9
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You asked to find the slope.
"The slope is?" is a waste of time and an irritant.
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