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Find the gradient of the following line

Find the gradient of the following line-example-1
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Gradient = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the points (0, 1) and (-1, -3)

Let (0, 1) be (x1, y1) and let (-1, -3) be (x2, y2)

m (gradient) = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (- 3 - 1)/(- 1 - 0)
m = (-4)/(-1)
m = 4
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