Using the similar triangles, which equation could be used to find the slope of line AB?
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slope = qn
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slope = q over n
slope = pq
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slope = p over q
slope = qp
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slope = q over p
slope = nm
slope = n over m
Use similar triangles to determine the slope of the line. Write your answer in fraction form.
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The slope is
To find the slope of line AB using similar triangles, the equation that could be used is:
slope = q over n.
To find the slope of line AB using similar triangles, we need to compare the corresponding sides of two similar triangles formed by line AB.
Let's assume that one of the similar triangles is triangle PQN and the other similar triangle is triangle ABM.
In triangle PQN, let's assume that PQ represents the vertical side, and QN represents the horizontal side.
In triangle ABM, let's assume that AB represents the vertical side, and BM represents the horizontal side.
According to the concept of similar triangles, the ratio of the corresponding sides of the two triangles should be equal.
So, the equation to find the slope of line AB using similar triangles is slope = PQ/NQ, or slope = AB/BM.
However, in the given answer choices, none of the equations match the correct formula for finding the slope using similar triangles.