Question

Help please it’s math

Answer 1

Yes, the triangle does lie on a line with a slope of
`(5)/(3)`.

Explanation:

First, understand what the slope of a line means. The fraction stands for rise over run:

`(5)/(3) \rightarrow (rise)/(run) \rightarrow (y)/(x)`

So, if we divide the height of the triangle by its base, we can see if it is equal to the line's slope:

`(85)/(51) = (85 / 17)/(51 / 17) = (5)/(3)`

Therefore, the triangle does lie on the slope.