Have you experienced climbing a hill, a mountain, stairs or ladders? How about
pushing someone on a wheelchair down the ramp? Which do you think is difficult to climb,
a very slanting ladder or a less slanting ladder? Do you think there would be difference in
speed when you walk on a flat ground than walking down a hilly road? Would it be possible
to walk on the wall? What danger would it cause?
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In this lesson, you will find out the answers to these questions and determine the
importance of learning the slope of a line and its applications.