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what is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (-7/2, -3) and (-5, 5/2)?

a. 6/22***
b. -6/22
c. 22/6
d. -22/6

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  1. slope = (5/2 + 3)/(-5 + 7/2)
    = (11/2) / (-3/2)
    = (11/2)(-2/3)
    = -22/6
    = -11/3

    D comes close but is not simplified, it should be

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