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A line rises 6 units while running 3 units across. Its slope is:
A2
B3
C6
D9
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 2
1. Slope compares vertical change with horizontal change.
2. Divide 6 by 3.
3. The slope is 2.
_Source: OpenStax College Algebra 2e, Chapter 2, Equations and Inequalities._
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