Video rental stores are being replaced by streaming subscriptions.  In one area, there were 11 video rental locations in 1996, but by 2016, that number had dwindled to 1.   Assuming a constant decrease in the number of stores, calculate the unit rate of change (slope) from 1996 to 2016.  Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. Do not include units with your answer.

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Video rental stores are being replaced by streaming subscriptions.  In one area, there were 11 video rental locations in 1996, but by 2016, that number had dwindled to 1.   Assuming a constant decrease in the number of stores, calculate the unit rate of change (slope) from 1996 to 2016. 

Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. Do not include units with your answer.

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