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how do i find the slope for y=3x+1

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so how do i find the slope for y=3x+1
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Old Sep 20, 2008, 10:01 PM   #3  
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In general, arrange into the form y=mx+b. b is the slope.
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m is the slope. b is where it crosses the y-axis.

Just look at the number in front of the x. That's your slope.
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m is the slope. b is where it crosses the y-axis. Just look at the number in front of the x. That is your slope.

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