SOLUTION: Find the slope m of the line that passes through the points (–3, 1) and (5, 6).

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Question 748584: Find the slope m of the line that passes through the points (–3, 1) and (5, 6).
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Formula used is: y2 - y1/x2 - x1
Using (-3,1) and (5,6)
6 - 1/5 - (-3)
5/8
Therefore gradient or m = 5/8