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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (5,8) and (11,5)? Write your answer in simplest form.

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staceyells staceyells

10-03-2022

Answer:

-1/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

slope of a line is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1). Plug in points (5-8)/(11-5). That gives -3/6. Reduce the fraction by 2, so -1/2 is the answer.

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