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The points (6,8) and (15,20) form a proportional relationship. find the slope of the line through the points: then use the slope to graph the line.

what is the slope?!

The points (6,8) and (15,20) form a proportional relationship. find the slope of the-example-1
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The slope is 4/3 if u simplify.
User Abhay Andhariya
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The slope is 4/3

Step-by-step explanation:
To find slope you use the slope formula, which is rise/run, and shown in the picture attached.

So when you use your coordinates you will get: 20 - 8
---------- Which gives you 12/9,
15 - 6 and then when you
simplify that you get 4/3
The points (6,8) and (15,20) form a proportional relationship. find the slope of the-example-1
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