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What is the slope of the line

What is the slope of the line-example-1

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Answer: 3/2

Explanation:

To find the slope of the line, we are going to look at that change in rise (meaning the change of the y values) over the change in the run (meaning the change of the x values). The easiest way to do this is to pick two points on the line and use the slope equation: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1). I will pick two points at random, though multiple can work to find the slope.

point one: (1,-3) *it is easiest to make the first point to the left of point two*

point two: (3,0)

now, use the equation to solve.

(0 - -3)/(3-1) = (0+3)/(3-1) = 3/2

Hope this helps!

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