SOLUTION: slope of a roof. What is the slope of a 7 in 12 roof? How much does the roof rise in 15 horizontal feet? My book says the answers are .58 and 8.75. I got the .58 and can't understa
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Question 605953: slope of a roof. What is the slope of a 7 in 12 roof? How much does the roof rise in 15 horizontal feet? My book says the answers are .58 and 8.75. I got the .58 and can't understand how to get the 8.75.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
they give you the pitch (slope)
7 / 12 = x / 15
105 = 12x
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