This topic focuses on calculating the 'run' (horizontal component) of various slopes given the rise and some integer slopes. It is an introductory educational material on understanding the concept of slopes in geometry, specifically how to apply the ratio of rise over run to find the horizontal distance or 'run' in practical scenarios such as slides, roofs, hills, and ski jumps. Each problem presents a visual scenario and requires applying the slope formula contextually, enabling learners to comprehend and visualize the slope concept more effectively.

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Run of a Concept Picture from Slope and Rise - Integer Worksheet

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Run of a Concept Picture from Slope and Rise - Integer
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An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the roof given that slope is rise/run
a
1
b
2
c
2.8
d
0.2
e
0.5
f
0.8
2
An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the slide given that slope is rise/run
a
2
b
1
c
0.6
d
1.7
e
1.6
f
0.8
3
An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the hill given that slope is rise/run
a
0.3
b
1
c
0.7
d
2
e
1.9
f
1.4
4
An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the roof given that slope is rise/run
a
1
b
2.4
c
0.6
d
2
e
2.6
f
1.8
5
An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the ski jump given that slope is rise/run
a
1.5
b
1
c
1.7
d
1.2
e
1.1
f
0.1
6
An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the roof given that slope is rise/run
a
3
b
1.4
c
0.5
d
2.6
e
3.8
f
2
7
An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the roof given that slope is rise/run
a
0.5
b
1
c
0.1
d
1.3
e
2
f
0.3
8
An svg image showing a math problem
Calculate the run (width) of the hill given that slope is rise/run
a
0.4
b
1
c
0.7
d
1.9
e
0.9
f
1.1