document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=424712>Question 424712</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> find the slope of the line containing the given pair of points. if the line is undefined, state so.  (5,3) and (8,-4) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "slope = (change in y)/(change in x) = (-4-3)/(8-5) = -7/3<BR>\n" );
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