document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=180464>Question 180464</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> over the years from 1997 when it was $1.26, to 2006 when it was $2,31,gas prices have gone up. Using the coordinates (1997, 1.26) & (2006, 2.31) to find the slope (or rate of change) between the two points. I know that slope or m = y2 - y1 divided by x2 - x1. pls solve and describe how you arrived at answer </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "m = (2.31-1.26)/(2006-1997) = 1.05/9 = 0.1167<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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