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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The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula:
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Using the points (3, -4) and (5, -7):
m = (-7 - (-4))/(5 - 3) = (-7 + 4)/2 = -3/2
Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the given pair of points is -3/2.