Find the slope (if possible) of the line that passes through the given pair of points. (17, 0) and (20, 5)
A) $- \frac { 5 } { 3 }$
B) $- \frac { 3 } { 5 }$
C) $\frac { 5 } { 3 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 5 }$

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The slope of a line passing through two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. Substituting the given points, $m = \frac{5 - 0}{20 - 17} = \frac{5}{3}$.

Find the Slope (If Possible) of the Line That Passes −53- \frac { 5 } { 3 }−35​

Find the Slope (If Possible) of the Line That Passes $- \frac { 5 } { 3 }$