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zalisa
3 months ago
11

A piece of climbing equipment at a playground is 6 feet high and extends 4 feet horizontally. A piece of climbing equipment at a

gym is 10 feet high and extends 6 feet horizontally. Which statement best compares the slopes of the two pieces of equipment?
Mathematics
2 answers:
PIT_PIT [12.4K]3 months ago
7 0
<span>Since 5/3 is greater than 3/2, the slope of the gym's climbing equipment is larger.</span>
AnnZ [12.3K]3 months ago
5 0

Response: The following comparison is made.

Detailed explanation:

At the playground, a climbing structure is 6 feet high and stretches 4 feet horizontally.

The slope can be calculated as vertical height divided by horizontal length.

m_1=  6/4 = 3/2 = 1.5

In contrast, a climbing structure in the gym stands 10 feet tall, extending 6 feet horizontally.

Therefore, slope, m_2=  10/6 = 5/3 = 1.67 (approximately)

As such, m_1 < m_2

Thus, the slope of the first climbing structure is less than that of the second.


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