Question

Draw a line representing the "rise" and a line representing the "run" of the line. State the slope of the line in simplest form.

Answer 1

`slope(m) = (3)/(4)`

Explanation:

The line showing the run would be drawn from x = 0, to x = 8 on the x-axis.

The line showing the rise would be drawn from y = 0, to y = 6 on the y-axis.

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The slope can be calculated using the coordinates (0, 0) and (8, 6) as shown below:

`slope(m) = (rise)/(run) = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 -x_1) = (6 - 0)/(8 - 0) = (6)/(8)`

`slope(m) = (3)/(4)`