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Identify the slope of the line for the equation y = 8x − 9.

A) −9
B) −8
C) 8
D) 9

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The slope is C) 8

Step 1: Remember the slope-intercept equation of y=mx+b

Step 2: Remember each part of that equation

M- Slope
X- Variable
B- Y-intercept

Step 3: Refer to that equation for the answer

y = 8x - 9
y = slope(x) - b

Answer: The slope of this equation is 8

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