SOLUTION: what is the slope of the line i have a rise of 2.5 and a run of 10 i just don't know how to tranpose into a decimal or a fraction

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Question 1027392: what is the slope of the line i have a rise of 2.5 and a run of 10 i just don't know how to tranpose into a decimal or a fraction
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
slope=rise%2F%28run%29=2.5%2F10

To divide a decimal by 10 you move 
the decimal 1 place left, getting 
.25 or if you like put a 0 before the
decimal 0.25.  And if you like, you 
can change to the decimal to 25%2F100 
and reduce it to 1%2F4.

Edwin