Find the Slope (If Possible)of the Line Passing Through the Points

question 76

Multiple Choice

Find the slope (if possible) of the line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 4 } { 5 } , - \frac { 7 } { 8 } \right)$ and $\left( - \frac { 5 } { 3 } , - 6 \right)$ .

• A) \(\frac { 296 } { 615 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 615 } { 296 }\)
• C) -\(\frac { 615 } { 296 }\)
• D) -\(\frac { 296 } { 615 }\)
• E)not possible

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