what is the unit rate

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Arturo O. answered • 12/19/17

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Assuming x is the independent variable, and you seek the rate of change of y with respect to x, then it is the slope of the line defined by

y = (1/8)x.

y = mx + b

y = (1/8)x + 0

m = 1/8

b = 0

The unit rate is 1/8.

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