The slope of a line equals the
A) change in the variable measured along the y- axis divided by the change in the variable measured along the x- axis.
B) change in the variable measured along the x- axis multiplied by the change in the variable measured along the y- axis.
C) change in the variable measured along the x- axis divided by the change in the variable measured along the y- axis.
D) change in the variable measured along the x- axis minus the change in the variable measured along the y- axis.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of a line is defined as the change in the variable measured along the y-axis divided by the change in the variable measured along the x-axis. This can also be written as rise over run or delta y over delta x. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect.

The Slope of a Line Equals the