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.)

goformit100 · Answer

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whpalmer4 · Answer

Formula for the slope of a line between two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is $$m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$$

anonymous · Answer

$$y_2=60,y_1=45,x_2=15,x_1=150$$

anonymous · Answer

you need to subtract the y values and divide them with the x values

anonymous · Answer

\[m=(45-60)/(150-15)=-15/135

anonymous · Answer

$$m=(45-60)/(150-15)=-15/135$$

whpalmer4 · Answer

Simplest form would include reducing that fraction...