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1.1 Linear Functions - Slope calculation and interpretation
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In the xy-plane, the graph of y equals, x squared minus 9 intersects line p at the point with coordinates 1 comma a and the point with coordinates 5 comma b, where a and b are constants. What is the slope of line p ?

A.

6

B.

2

C.

negative 2

D.

negative 6