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What is the slope or the line going through (0,0) (6,8) A: -6/8 B: -3/4 C: 3/4 D: 8/6

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Answer: D) 8/6

Start at (0,0). To get to the other point, you must move up 8 units and move to the right 6 units.

slope = rise/run = (change in y)/(change in x) = 8/6

Or you could use the slope formula

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m = (8-0)/(6-0)

m = 8/6

Normally I would reduce, but your teacher has decided not to.

8/6 reduces to 4/3 when you divide both parts by 2.