Determine the slope, if it exists, of the graph of the linear equation.
\[
y=\frac{1}{4} x+2
\]
Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes within your choice
A. The slope is
(Type an integer or a simplifie
B. The slope is undefined.

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Find the slope: \(m = \frac{1}{4}\)

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Step 1 ：Identify the slope-intercept form: \(y = mx + b\) where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Step 2 ：Compare the given equation \(y = \frac{1}{4}x + 2\) with the slope-intercept form.

Step 3 ：Find the slope: \(m = \frac{1}{4}\)