Question

Mai uses Triangle A and says the slope of this line is `\frac{6}{4}.` Elena uses Triangle B and says no, the slope of this line is `1.5.` Do you agree with either of them? Explain.

Answer 1

I agree with both of them because they are both correct

Explanation:

See attachment for complete question;

Slope (m) is calculated using the following formula:

`m = (Rise)/(Run)`

Where

`Rise = Vertical\ Distance`

`Run = Horizontal\ Distance`

From the attachment, we have the following:

Triangle A

`Rise = 6\ units`

`Run = 4\ units`

So:

`m = (Rise)/(Run)`

`m = (6)/(4)`

In this case, Mai is correct:

Triangle B

`Rise = 1.5\ units`

`Run = 1\ units`

So:

`m = (Rise)/(Run)`

`m = (1.5)/(1)`

`m = 1.5`

In this case, Elena is also correct: