Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - The Slope of a Line - 2.2 Exercises - Page 160: 92

Answer

$slope=7/10=0.7$

Work Step by Step

We know that the definition of slope is: $slope=\frac{rise}{run}$ In this case, we have a rise of 63 feet and a run of: $run=250-160=90$ feet We calculate the slope: $slope=\frac{63}{90}=7/10=0.7$
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