SOLUTION: Find the slope of the following: The line that passes through (0,0), (3,9)

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Question 53643: Find the slope of the following:
The line that passes through (0,0), (3,9)
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
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The formula for slope (m) when you're given two points (x1,y1), (x2,y2) is:
m=%28y2-y1%29%2F%28x2-x1%29
In your case: (x1,y1)=(0,0) and (x2,y2)=(3,9). Substitute these values into the formula and you have:
m=%289-0%29%2F%283-0%29
m=9%2F3
m=3
Happy Calculating!