Question

Whats the gradient of the line below?

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

Start at point (0,5) on the line. go straight down 2 units and then right 1 unit. You will be at point (1,3) that is on the line. This is the gradient:
`(-2)/(1)`. Down is negative and right is positive.

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

get two points, (0,5) and (2,10

(1-5)/(2-0) = -4/2 = -2