SOLUTION: What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (3, 1) and (–2, 5)?

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Question 823086: What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (3, 1) and (–2, 5)?
Answer by heligirl(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x1,y1) (x2,y2)
(3,1) (-2,5)
y2-y1 5-1 4
x2-x1 -2-3 -5
4/-5=slope