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What is the slope of the linear function

y=1/2 x + 4
Is it
1/2
-4
4
-1/2

User Samuel O
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The answer is 1/2
The numbers before x will always be your slope.
User Vibert
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Answer: 1/2

Explanation:

the formula for a line is y = mx + b

m is the slope. so in the line y = 1/2x + b

1/2 is our m and therefore that’s the slope

User Sinio
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