The slope of a line is the ratio of rise to run for any two points on a line. Is this a true statement? Explain in two to four s

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Blizzard [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-15T20:49:53+03:00

Answer:

True

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope is the ratio of rise to run for any two points on a line.

The rise is the change in vertical axis, y

Rise = y2 - y1

The run is the change in the horizontal axis, x

Run = x2 - x1

Slope is the ratio of both:

Rise / Run = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)