In the $xy$-plane, the graph of $y=x^{2}-9$ intersects line $\rho$ at $(1,a)$ and $(5,b)$, where $a$ and $b$ are constants. What is the slope of line $\rho$ ?

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Mashaal Masha

Feb 22, 2024

In the $xy$-plane, the graph of $y=x^{2}-9$ intersects line $p$ at $(1,a)$ and $(5,b)$, where $a$ and $b$ are constants. What is the slope of line $p$?

Difficulty: Hard

A:

$6$

B:

$2$

C:

$-2$

D:

$-6$

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