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What is the slope of the line determined by the equation -1/2x+3/4y=0

A. 0
B. 1/2
C. -1/2
D. -3/4
E. undefined

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Answer:

The slope is 2/3

Explanation:

-1/2x+3/4y=0

To find the slope, we need to get the equation in the form y= mx+b

Add 1/2x to each side

-1/2x+ 1/2 x+3/4y=0+1/2x

3/4 y = 1/2x

Multiply by 4/3 to isolate y

4/3 * 3/4 y = 4/3 * 1/2 x

y = 2/3 x

The slope is 2/3 and the y intercept is 0

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