Question

What I the slope of each line? Y=1/2 x - 4
y= 2x -3

Answer 1

Explanation:

the slope is always the factor of x (a) in the line equation.

either in

y = ax + b

or in

y - y1 = a(x - x1) with (x1, y1) being a point on the line.

it represents the ratio of "y coordinate change / x coordinate change" when going from one point on the line to another.

and so, the slopes of the 2 lines are

1/2

2

Answer 2

1/2

2

Explanation:

y = 1/2x - 4 (the slope for this line is 1/2)

y = 2x - 3 (the slope for this line is 2)

Hope this helps!