Concept explainers
To calculate: To find slope of the roof
Answer to Problem 8.6MPS
Slope of the roof is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: A roofing contractor needed to find the slope of the roof of the house. The roof rises
Formula Used:
Slope of line is given as
Calculation:
Given the below
Slope of the line passing through the point is calculated as
Substituting the value in above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, slope of the line is
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