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Point  A lies somewhere within or on the square which has opposite corners at (0,0) and (2,2) . Point B  lies somewhere within or on the square which has opposite corners at points (4,2) and (5,3). What is the greatest possible value of the slope of the line containing points A and B? Express your answer as a common fraction.

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 Mar 12, 2020
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Let A be the point (2,0) 

and B be the point (4,3).

 

The slope is:  (3 - 0) / (4 - 2)  =  3/2.

 Mar 12, 2020

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