The line passing through (8,7) and (6,5) has the steepest possible slope. How do you know for sure?

Jtello asked May 5, 2023

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The line passing through (8,7) and (6,5)

has the steepest possible slope. How do you know for
sure?

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Answer:

find gradient:

5-7/6-8

=-2/-2

1 is the steepest possible slope which is not undefined

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