To use the tree house as the start of the zip line, the cable needs to be attached to the starting tree at a height 16 feet above the ground.
To meet the slope constraint, Vince wants to change the height 7 feet and
end the zip line at a height 9 feet above the ground. He claims this vertical
change meets the slope constraint.
Test Vince's claim for Tree A and Tree B. Use specific numbers from the
situation to justify or refute whether having a vertical change of 7 feet will
satisfy the slope constraint for each tree.

the central idea is that:

individuals should refuse to cooperate with institutions they believe unjust.

thoreau felt  that governments were more often agents of corruption than justice, even democracies, and that just because the majority feels a certain way does not make it just or correct in absolute terms. he uses the fact that slavery exists in our democracy to support this idea.

he goes on to say that, as a result, people should live true to their own internal laws regarding right and wrong, as a product of reflection and a moral life, rather than following every law that society imposes. 

step-by-step explanation:

then

y= -2x+4, have a great day