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Which statement of the line is true?

A it is three throughout the line
B it is 1/3 throughout the line
C The slope from point O to point A is 1/3 Times the slope of the line from point O to point A to point B
D The slope from point O to point A is 3 times the slope from of the line from point A to point B

Which statement of the line is true? A it is three throughout the line B it is 1/3 throughout-example-1
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Answer:

(b) It is 1/3 throughout the line.

Explanation:

The slope of a line is the same everywhere. Here, the slope is ...

m = rise/run = (-2-(-3))/(-6-(-9)) = 1/3

The slope is 1/3 throughout.

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