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