What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (5,-3) and (-7, 5)

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The slope of the line is:

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

where (x1,y1) = (5,-3) and (x2,y2) = (-7,5)

m = (5 - (-3))/(-7 - 5)

m = 8/-12

m = -2/3

Therefore, the slope of the line that passes through the points (5,-3) and (-7,5) is -2/3.