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For a line, as the x-values increased by 1, the y-values increased by 4. Find the slope of this line

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

The slope of a line is given as the ratio of change in y to the change in x :

Change in y(dy) / change in x (dx)

Change in x = 1 ; change in y = 4

Slope = 4 / 1

The slope of the line = 4

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