Question

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.)

Answer 1

1/7 Is what I got, but I may be wrong.

Answer 2

hi

Answer 3

Use the slope formula


m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)


m = ( 55- 35)/(150-10)


m = 20/140


m = 1/7



So the slope of the line that passes through the two points is 1/7

Answer 4

thanks @jim_thompson5910

Answer 5

you're welcome

Answer 6

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