Question 1082175
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What is the slope of the line that passes through (-2, -9) and (5, -6)?


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The slope is the ratio {{{dy/dx}}}, where dx is increment of x-coordinate and {{{dy}}} is the corresponding increment of y-coordinate.


In the given case dy = (-6) - (-9) = -6 + 9 = 3,  dx = 5 - (-2) = 5 + 2 = 7.


Therefore, the slope m = {{{dy/dx}}} = {{{3/7}}}.


<U>Answer</U>. The slope is  {{{3/7}}}.
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