Two separate sections of a roof have the same slope. If the rise and run on one section are, respectively, 3.0 m and 7.2 m, what is the run on the other section if its rise is 3.5 m? The run ism (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

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Chapter11: Graphs
Section11.4: Understand Slope Of A Line
Problem 11.84TI: Find the slope given rise and run: A roof with a rise = 14 and run = 24.
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Two separate sections of a roof have the same slope. If the rise and run on one section are, respectively, 3.0 m and 7.2 m, what is the run on the other section if its rise is
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Transcribed Image Text:Two separate sections of a roof have the same slope. If the rise and run on one section are, respectively, 3.0 m and 7.2 m, what is the run on the other section if its rise is 3.5 m? The run is m. (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.) Enter your answer in the answer box. 10:06 AM 84% 10/10/2020 ch PrtSc Delete F12 Ins F10 F11 F8 F9 F6 F7 F4 F5 F2 F3 * Backspace & %23 %$4 4. 5 6 8 3 Y E F G H. J K S. P * 00
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