Draw a line representing the "rise" and a line representing the "run" of the line. State the slope of the line in simplest form.

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It looks like you're asking for help with a coordinate system involving the concepts of "rise" and "run," which are essential parts of calculating the slope of a line in a graph. Here's how you can visualize it and determine the slope:

  1. Rise refers to the vertical change between two points on the line (how much the line goes up or down).
  2. Run refers to the horizontal change between those two points (how much the line goes left or right).

To find the slope (m) of the line, you use the formula: \[ m = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}} \]

Example:

Suppose you choose two points on your line:

  • Point A (2, 3)
  • Point B (5, 7)

Now, you can calculate the "rise" and "run":

  1. Rise:

    • The change in y-coordinates: \( 7 - 3 = 4 \)
  2. Run:

    • The change in x-coordinates: \( 5 - 2 = 3 \)

Slope Calculation:

Now, plug the values into the slope formula:

\[ m = \frac{4}{3} \]

This slope \( \frac{4}{3} \) is already in its simplest form.

To visualize this, you would draw:

  • A vertical line segment (rise) measuring 4 units up.
  • A horizontal line segment (run) measuring 3 units to the right from the end of the rise.

You may draw these lines on graph paper or a coordinate grid, ensuring that the coordinates of your chosen points match.

If you have specific points or would like to create a different example, please provide them, and I can help further!