The Slope of a Line Is Defined as the

question 6

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line is defined as the

• A)change in the value of the variable on the vertical axis divided by the change in the value of the variable on the horizontal axis
• B)value of the variable on the horizontal axis divided by the value of the intercept on the vertical axis
• C)change in the value of the variable on the horizontal axis divided by the increase in the value of the variable on the vertical axis
• D)value of the variable on the vertical axis divided by the value of the variable on the horizontal axis
• E)change in the value of the variable on the vertical axis times the increase in the value of the variable on the horizontal axis

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Definitions:

Quartz

is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust.

Granite

Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock comprised mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, known for its strength and widely used in construction and monuments.

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies.

Fractured

Broken or cracked, often referring to rocks or geological features that have been subjected to stress leading to breakage.