SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line through the points (3, -7) and (-2, 5).

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Question 993684: Find the slope of the line through the points (3, -7) and (-2, 5).
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope is found by
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
m = (5 - (-7)) / (-2 - 3)
m = 12/(-5) = -12/5