The Slope of a Line Equals the Change in the Variable

question 319

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line equals the change in the variable measured along the

• A) x-axis divided by the change in the variable measured along the y-axis.
• B) y-axis divided by the change in the variable measured along the x-axis.
• C) x-axis minus the change in the variable measured along the y-axis.
• D) x-axis multiplied by the change in the variable measured along the y-axis.
• E) y-axis minus the change in the variable measured along the x-axis.

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