Mathematics
Plot the points A(1, 1), B(4, 7) and C(4, 10) on a graph paper. Connect A and B, and also A and C.
Which segment appears to have steeper slope, AB or AC?
Justify your conclusion by calculating the slopes of AB and AC.
Straight Line Eq
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Answer
From graph,
AC appears to be steeper.
Since, AC has greater slope.
Hence, proved AC has steeper slope.
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