With y measured on the vertical axis and x measured on the horizontal axis, the slope of a straight line is defined as
A) (change in x)/ (change in y).
B) (change in y)/ (change in x).
C) y/x.
D) x/y.

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The slope of a straight line is defined as the change in y-coordinate divided by the change in x-coordinate. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which is (change in y)/ (change in x).

With Y Measured on the Vertical Axis and X Measured