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document.write( "The slope is the ratio , where dx is increment of x-coordinate and  is the corresponding increment of y-coordinate.\r\n" );
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document.write( "In the given case dy = (-6) - (-9) = -6 + 9 = 3,  dx = 5 - (-2) = 5 + 2 = 7.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Therefore, the slope m =  = .\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer. The slope is  .\r\n" );
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