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The lines shown below are parallel. If the green line has a slope of 8, what is the slope of the red line ?

The lines shown below are parallel. If the green line has a slope of 8, what is the-example-1
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Answer:

Slope of 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Rise / Run

Start at (-3,0) and end at (1,-5)

Follow the red line.

Count 8 units up from (-3,0) and 1 unit right to (1, -5)

8 up (rise) / 1 right (run)

8/1 = 8

Slope: 8

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