Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (-4,-5) and (2,-4).

Answer 1

Explanation:

Gradient =
`(y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))\\`

`=(-4-[-5])/(2-[-4])\\\\=(-4+5)/(2+4)\\\\=(1)/(6)`

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The gradient of the line segment is the same as slope

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

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

= (-4+5)/( 2 +4)

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