What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (3, –4), and (5, –7)?
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two thirds
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–two thirds
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–three halves
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three halves
The slope of the line passing through the points (3, -4) and (5, -7) can be found using the slope formula:
\( \text{Slope} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \)
Plugging in the coordinates of the points gives:
\( \text{Slope} = \frac{-7 - (-4)}{5 - 3} \)
\( \text{Slope} = \frac{-3}{2} \)
Therefore, the slope is -three halves.