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OpenStudy (adamgrimm):

how do you figure out the slope for a linear equation

OpenStudy (mathewr.):

the slope is the M in the equation y=Mx + b

OpenStudy (jessereyna):

Would you like an example?

OpenStudy (mathewr.):

in the equation y= 1/2x + 4 1/2 is the slope

OpenStudy (mathewr.):

y= 3x +1 3 is the slope

OpenStudy (mathewr.):

its the number next to x

OpenStudy (adamgrimm):

what if it doesn't give you the slope or the y intercept

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