SOLUTION: A staircase of 7 steps takes you 56 inches vertically and 70 inches horizontally. What is the rate of change for each step?

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Question 430377: A staircase of 7 steps takes you 56 inches vertically and 70 inches horizontally. What is the rate of change for each step?
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A staircase of 7 steps takes you 56 inches vertically and 70 inches horizontally. What is the rate of change for each step?
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rate of change = rise/run = 56/70
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Stan H.