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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-3, -3) and
(-5, -2)? Write your answer in simplest form.

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User Nerius
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Answer:

The slope in simplest form is


- (1)/(2)

Explanation:

Remember:


slope \: = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)

We just plug in and solve.


slope = ( - 2 - ( - 3))/( - 5 - ( - 3)) = ( \: \: 1)/( - 2) = - (1)/(2)

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