Use the Slope Formula to Find the Slope $( 3 , - 1 ) \text { and } ( 2 , - 1 )$

question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the slope formula to find the slope. (Hint: To learn the formula, write the complete formula each time you use it.) $( 3 , - 1 ) \text { and } ( 2 , - 1 )$

• A) 0
• B) 2
• C) -1
• D) -2
• E) -3

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