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In the following exercise, solve the slope application.A roof has rise 10 feet and run 15 feet. What is its slope?
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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness. In the context of a roof, the slope is the ratio of the vertical rise to the horizontal run. It is calculated as the rise divided by the run. Show more…
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