An architect needs to determine the slope between two points on a ski lift. The two points have been identified as (15, 45) and (150, 60), 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 (15, 45) and (150, 60), 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.)

anonymous · Answer

15/135 or 1/9

campbell_st · Answer

so how far does it rise.... ( 60 - 45)

how far does it run ( 150 - 15)

slope = rise/run

hope this helps