SOLUTION: What is the slope of the line that passes through points (5, -8) & (3, -3)? Based on this slope, is the line through (5, -8) & (3, -3) horizontal, oblique or vertical?

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Question 884255: What is the slope of the line that passes through points (5, -8) & (3, -3)?
Based on this slope, is the line through (5, -8) & (3, -3) horizontal, oblique or vertical?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the slope of the line that passes through points (5, -8) & (3, -3)?
Slope m = diffy/diffx = -5/2
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Based on this slope, is the line through (5, -8) & (3, -3) horizontal, oblique or vertical?
Plot the points and see.
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PS Don't put a space after the comma.
(5,-8) & (3,-3) is preferred.