SOLUTION: determine the slope of the line that passes through (-8,7) and (5,-2). or is the slope undefined? i think that the slope is 3 , but i'm not really sure thanks a bunch for your h

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Question 5450: determine the slope of the line that passes through (-8,7) and (5,-2). or is the slope undefined?
i think that the slope is 3 , but i'm not really sure
thanks a bunch for your help!
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the gradient is -9/13.

I have written several Lessons on this site dealing with Straight lines, in the "Linear Equation" section. Read them and look at the examples. They will help you.

Jon.