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Find the gradient of the line joining the points (0,2) and (-2,-4)

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Answer: the gradient is 3

Explanation:

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Find the gradient of the line joining the points (0,2) and (-2,-4)-example-1
User Robin De Schepper
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Answer:

m = 3

Explanation:

Gradient of a line is given by the formula

m= (y2-y1) /(x2-x1) which is change y divided by change in x

m = (-4-2)/(-2-0)

m = -6/-2

m = 3

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