SOLUTION: Calculate the slope of a line passing through (x,5) and (7,2)

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Question 530199: Calculate the slope of a line passing through (x,5) and (7,2)
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x,y) = (x,5)
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(x1,y1) = (7,2)
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m = (y - y1) / (x - x1)
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m = (5-7) / (x-2)
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m = -2 / (x-2)
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Done.