Question

find the slope of the segment.

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Explanation:

Identify the coordinates of the segment endpoints

$$ (x_1, y_1) = (-5, -2) $$

$$ (x_2, y_2) = (3, -4) $$

Apply the slope formula

$$ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} $$

$$ m = \frac{-4 - (-2)}{3 - (-5)} $$

Simplify the expression

$$ m = \frac{-2}{8} = -\frac{1}{4} $$

Answer:

Find the slope of the segment.

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