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

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The slope of a straight line is defined as the change in y over the change in x, which is represented as (change in y)/(change in x). Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A, B, D, and E do not correctly represent the slope of a straight line.

With Y Measured on the Vertical Axis and X Measured