What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y is equal to 4 fifths x minus 3 ?
Answer
A
negative 4 fifths
B
3
C
4 fifths
D
negative 3
Explanation
The equation is in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, where m is the slope. In y = (4/5)x − 3, the coefficient of x is 4/5, so the slope is four fifths. Choice D is correct.
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