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(7,-1) and ( 21,-5) what is the slope

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Answer:

-2/7

Explanation:

Going from (7,-1) to ( 21,-5) we see x (the 'run') increasing by 14 and y (the 'rise') decreasing by 4. Thus, the slope of the line connecting these two points is m = rise/run = -4/14, or -2/7.

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