Find the slope of the line passing through the pair of points:P (–1,–18); Q (13,16)
a. m = frac (17) (7)
b. m = -frac (7) (17)
c. m = -frac (17) (7)
d. m = frac (7) (17)
e. none of these
d. m = frac (7) (17)
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Provide an appropriate response.True or False? The carrying capacity is the largest population the environment can support for extended periods of time.
A. False B. True
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A. 17.5 mph B. 28 mph C. 45.5 mph D. 10.5 mph
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