Question

2. Find the slope of this line.
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

Slope =
`(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1) )`

You need 2 coordinates from your graph as long as the line you have is completely straight. You have 2 points it is (0,3) & (8,0)

So your y2 is 0

y1 is 3

So your x2 is 8

x1 is 0

Plug in and solve (keep in mind you should be expecting a negative slope since your line is sloping downwards as you advance to the right.

m = (0-3)/(8-0)

m = -3/8

m = slope = -3/8x = -0.375x

Slope is given as a number followed by value x