Question

What is the gradient of the graph shown?

Answer 1

gradient: 1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Take two points from the graph: (2, 0), (0, -3)

`\sf gradient : (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2- x_1) = (\triangle y)/(\triangle x) \ \ where \ (x_1 , \ y_1), ( x_2 , \ y_2) \ are \ points`

So here given:

• (x₁ , y₁) = (2, 0)

• (x₂ , y₂) = (0, -3)

Inserting values

`\rightarrow \sf gradient : (-3-0)/(0-2) = (-3)/(-2) = 1.5`