To find the slope of the line passing through the points (-2, 5) and (1, 4), we use the formula for slope:
slope = (change in y) / (change in x)
The change in y is 4 - 5 = -1, and the change in x is 1 - (-2) = 3.
Thus, the slope of the line is -1/3.
The correct answer is -1/3.
Multiple Choice
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2, 5) and (1, 4)?
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