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What is the ratio of rise to run between the points (3,4) and (-2,0)? A. -4/5 B. 4/5 C. -5/4 D. 5/4
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What is the ratio of rise to run between the points (3,4) and (-2,0)?

A. -4/5
B. 4/5
C. -5/4
D. 5/4

User Borgar
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Answer:

4/5

Explanation:

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User Nick Hutchinson
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ratio of rise can also mean the slope so let's find the slope given the two points.

slope formula;
m = y2 - y1/ x2 - x1 (3, 4), (-2, 0) (x1, y1), (x2, y2)

m = 0 - 4/ -2 - 3
m = -4/-5
m = 4/5

so your answer is B.

hope this helps, God bless!
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