SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points, if possible. (If an answer is undefined, enter UNDEFINED.) (−5, −8), (3, 8)

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Question 1163843: Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points, if possible. (If an answer is undefined, enter UNDEFINED.)
(−5, −8), (3, 8)
Found 3 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source):
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Use the slope formula:

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by ikleyn(52814)   (Show Source):
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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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(If an answer is undefined, enter UNDEFINED.)
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