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Question 10 • Algebra 1

What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the line y is equal to 3 fourths x plus 2 ?

Answer
A
negative 4 thirds
B
3 fourths
C
negative 3 fourths
D
4 thirds

Explanation

The equation is in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, where m is the slope. In y = (3/4)x + 2, the slope is 3/4. Parallel lines have the same slope, so the answer is 3/4, choice C.

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