SOLUTION: What is the slope of the line that contains the points (8,-3) and (-2,7)

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Question 597411: What is the slope of the line that contains the points (8,-3) and (-2,7)
Answer by wraith87(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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use the formula, slope=(x2-x1)/(y2-y1)
slope = (-2-8)/(7+3) = -1