A ramp with a constant incline is made to connect a driveway to a front door. At a point 4 feet from the driveway, the height of

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the ramp is 12 inches. At a point 6 feet from the driveway, the height of the ramp is 18 inches. What is the rate of change of the ramp’s incline?

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Mashcka [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-25T07:29:26+03:00

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Answer:

3 inches up per foot across

Step-by-step explanation:

The rate of change:

( y2 - y1 ) / (x2 - x1) = ( 18 in - 12 in ) / ( 6 ft - 4 ft ) =

= 6 in / 2 ft = 3 in / 1 ft