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Select the slope of the line that passes through the points (4, -1) and (5, 7).

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To work out the gradient we use the equation
(y - y_(1) )/(x - x_(1))

Gradient =
(7 - - 1)/(5 - 4)

=
(8)/(1)

Gradient = 8
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