Question

Find the gradient of the line joining (-4,-6) and (5,0)

Answer 1

2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for calculating gradient or slope is expressed as:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Given the coordinate (-4,-6) and (5,0). Substitute the given coordinates into the formula;

`\begin{gathered} m=(0-(-6))/(5-(-4)) \\ m=(0+6)/(5+4) \\ m=(6)/(9) \\ m=(2)/(3) \end{gathered}`

Hence the gradient of the line joining (-4,-6) and (5,0) is 2/3