SOLUTION: I just can't figure this equation to get this slope. The roof is 6 ft high and 20 ft long and I need to know the slope. I have the equation: m=change in y/change in x= y2-y1/x2-x1

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: I just can't figure this equation to get this slope. The roof is 6 ft high and 20 ft long and I need to know the slope. I have the equation:
m=change in y/change in x= y2-y1/x2-x1
This question is from textbook

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The roof is 6 ft high and 20 ft long and I need to know the slope.
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slope is also rise/run
Your problem: slope = 6/20 = 3/10
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Cheers,
Stan H.