Find the slope of the line that passes through (9, 8) and (1, 17). Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.
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At the beginning of year 1, carlos invests $600 at an annual compound interest rate of 4%. he makes no deposits to or withdrawals from the account. which explicit formula can be used to find the account's balance at the beginning of year 5? what is, the balance?