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The slope of the line that passes through the points (0,3) and (5,13) is

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Answer: The slope is 2

Explanation:

The slope is the Rise (the change in y) over the Run (the change in x).

We can calculate the Rise and Run from the two given points:

(0.3) and (5,13)

Rise = (13 - 3) = 10

Run = (5 - 0) = 5

Rise/Run = 10/5 = 2: the slope is 2.

The equation for this line is y = 2x + b. The y-intercept, b [from the general form y=mx+b (where m is the slope)] is the value of y when x=0. The point (0,3) says y=3 when x=0, so b = 3.

y = 2x + 3.

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