Maya H.
asked • 09/08/22Finding the slope
Point A is 17 unites to the right of, and 9 units lower than, point B. Find the slope of the line connecting A and B. How do i do this and what is the answer? Thank you!
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Denise G. answered • 09/08/22
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Slope = rise/run
9 units lower, the rise is -9
17 units to the right, the run is 17
Slope = -9/17
Mark M.
Your rise/run values are for B to A. The resulting slope is the same for A to B.
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