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To find the slope of the line passing through the points in the table, we can use the slope formula:

\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]

We can pick any two points from the table. Let's use \((-3, -8)\) and \( (3, -2)\).

Substitute the values into the slope formula:

\[
m = \frac{-2 - (-8)}{3 - (-3)} = \frac{-2 + 8}{3 + 3} = \frac{6}{6} = 1
\]

Thus, the slope of the line is \(1\).

Would you like further details on this? Here are some related questions for practice:

1. What is the slope if you use points \((3, -2)\) and \( (9, 4)\)?
2. How do you derive the equation of the line from the slope and one point?
3. If the slope were negative, what would it indicate about the line's direction?
4. What are the intercepts of the line, and how can we find them?
5. How would the equation of the line change if the slope were a fraction?

**Tip**: To confirm the consistency of the slope, you can use any two points from the table—if the line is straight, the slope will always be the same.

A line passes through the points (-3, -8), (3, -2), (9, 4), and (15, 10). What is the slope of the line?

Learn how to calculate the slope of a line passing through the points (-3, -8), (3, -2), (9, 4), and (15, 10). This problem involves using the slope formula, which is critical for understanding linear equations. Suitable for Grades 6-8.

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