Find the slope of the line graphed below.

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A. 3/2
B. -3/2
C. 2/3
D. -2/3

Question

Find the slope of the line graphed below.

http://roads.advancedacademics.com/contentserver/content/roadssection/279411/questions/assessments/l-introductiontoslopequiz/geometry_3.2.12_introduction_to_slope_quiz_8q.gif

	A.	3/2
	B.	-3/2
	C.	2/3
	D.	-2/3

ganeshie8 · Answer

slope = rise/run

ganeshie8 · Answer

look at the graph, it cuts y axis at -4, and reaches 0 after running for 6 units

so it rose 4 units, after running for 6 units.

ganeshie8 · Answer

slope = rise/run
         = 4/6

simplify

anonymous · Answer

2/3?

ganeshie8 · Answer

Yes !

anonymous · Answer

i never understood why everywhere i looked said rise/run ... until i saw it with the numbers. thanks!

ganeshie8 · Answer

np :) do few more problems u wil see things clearly :))