SOLUTION: find the slope of the line containing the points with coordinates (1,3)and(7,5)

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Answer by benni1013(206) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope is defined as rise over run or "the change in y over the change in x"
x's: 7,1
y's: 3,5
(3-5)/(1-7)=-2/-6=1/3
Both of the first numbers top and bottom are an ordered pair. Make sure they stay in that spot.