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What is the slope of the line passing through the points (- 1, 7) and (4, - 1)?

a.) - 2 b.) 2 c.) - 5 / 6 d.) - 8 / 5

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Answer:

d. -8/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given points

Let (x1 ,y1) = ( 4 , -1) and (x2 , y2) = ( -1 , 7)

Now

slope (m)

[tex] = \frac{y2 - y1}{x2 - x1} \\ = \frac{7 + 1}{ - 1 - 4} \\ = \frac{ - 8}{5} [/tex]

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