document.write( "Question 1072894: I'm trying to figure out slope, I understand some of it but I'm pretty confused with it also. If you could please help me with this problem I would greatly appreciate it, \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #687749 by josgarithmetic(39617) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Ratio of vertical change to horizontal change as the line is traced from left to right.\r
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