SOLUTION: can someone please help me with this problem: The roof of a house rises 12 feet across a 30-foot span. What is the slope of the roof across this span?

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Question 415985: can someone please help me with this problem:
The roof of a house rises 12 feet across a 30-foot span.
What is the slope of the roof across this span?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The roof of a house rises 12 feet across a 30-foot span.
What is the slope of the roof across this span?
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slope = rise/run
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slope = 12/30 = 2/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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