An architect needs to determine the slope between two points on a ski lift. The two points have been identified as (10, 35) and (150, 55), where x is the horizontal distance and y is the vertical distance from the bottom of the lift. Assuming the lift runs in a straight line, what is the slope of the line between the two points?

(Write your answer in simplest form, using / for a fraction bar if needed.)

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An architect needs to determine the slope between two points on a ski lift. The two points have been identified as (10, 35) and (150, 55), where x is the horizontal distance and y is the vertical distance from the bottom of the lift. Assuming the lift runs in a straight line, what is the slope of the line between the two points?

(Write your answer in simplest form, using / for a fraction bar if needed.)

apoorvk · Answer

Slope 'm' between two points (x',y') and (x",y") is:$$m=\frac{y'-y"}{x'-x"}$$

You have two points - find your 'm'.
Solve and enjoy!

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!!!

apoorvk · Answer

No worries! :)

anonymous · Answer

would it be -20/-40 or -20 and -40

apoorvk · Answer

It's a fraction, so would be a divided. BUT- how do you get that '-40', wouldn't that be '-140'?

anonymous · Answer

ohh my bad lol so -20over-140???

apoorvk · Answer

Yeah!

and the two 'minus' signs get cancelled - so it's 20/140 --> now reduce it to its lowest form.