SOLUTION: (4,4) (7,5) how to do the rise over run stuff

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Question 255634: (4,4) (7,5) how to do the rise over run stuff
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, edjones:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4,4) (7,5) how to do the rise over run stuff
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slope = (change in y)/(corresponding change in x)
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slope = (5-4)/(7-4) = 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4,4) (7,5)
For x 7-4=3 runs across graph left to right.
for y 5-4=1 rises up graph.
1/3 = rise over run
This is synonymous with slope.
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Ed

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