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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A college has a stairway in the business wing that has steps that are 8 inches high and 9.2 inches across. What is the slope of the stairs?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Slope = Change in Y (height) Divided by Change in X (Lateral Distance).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Slope in this case = 8/9.2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you show the steps please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Steps for what? There are only two numbers and a ratio of those two numbers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Slope is ratio of changes in height and lateral distance.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay thanks

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