SOLUTION: I am needing help with the following problem please... Find the slope of the line passing through (7,3) and (9,-2) A. 2/5 B. -2/5 C. 5/2 D. -5/2 Thank you in advance fo

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Question 38565: I am needing help with the following problem please...
Find the slope of the line passing through (7,3) and (9,-2)
A. 2/5
B. -2/5
C. 5/2
D. -5/2
Thank you in advance for your help.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope, m, is found by
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
m = (-2 - 3) / (9 - 7)
m -5/2
Choice D.