Carol H. answered • 09/13/17
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slope = rise/run
m = 51/85 = 3/5
Alexis S.
asked • 09/13/17Find the slope (grade) of a snowboard recreation hill that rises 51 feet vertically over a horizontal distance of 85 feet.
Enter an integer or a simplified fraction.
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Michael J. answered • 09/13/17
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slope = horizontal distance / vertical distance
Note: Be careful of the signs you use. Use positive for upward and rightward directions. Otherwise, use negative.
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