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This exercise explores elementary properties of linear functions.

Suppose y is a linear function of x. Increasing x by 2.4 units causes a 7.8-unit increase in y. What is the slope? (Round your answers to two decimal places.)

 

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 Feb 26, 2017
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slope = change in y / change in x  =   7.8 / 2.4   =  3.25  =  3 + 1/4  = 13/4

 

 

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 Feb 26, 2017

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