SOLUTION: Max climbs a hiking trail at a constant rate of 18 meters in 15 minutes. The line y=me can be used to model Max's climb, where y is the distance he climbs and x is the time in minu

Question 1082203: Max climbs a hiking trail at a constant rate of 18 meters in 15 minutes. The line y=me can be used to model Max's climb, where y is the distance he climbs and x is the time in minutes. Which is the slope of the line, m?
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Max climbs a hiking trail at a constant rate of 18 meters in 15 minutes. The line y=me can be used to model Max's climb, where y is the distance he climbs and x is the time in minutes. Which is the slope of the line, m?
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Do you mean y = mx ?
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--> m = y/x = 18/15
= 1.2 meters/minute

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