the solid line passes through (0,-3) and (0,9)
dotted line passes through (0,-3) and (0,-1)
see attached sketch
3/8x=6.
x=6*8/3.
x=2*8.
x=16.
Nicole started with 16 feet of string.
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Step-by-step explanation:

Just count, its really simple...its hard to explain using a keyboard tho...sorry i wasnt much help