Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (-4,4) and (0,12).

Answer 1

gradient = 2

Explanation:

Calculate the gradient m using the gradient formula

m =
`(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1) )`

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (- 4, 4) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (0, 12)

m =
`(12-4)/(0+4)` =
`(8)/(4)` = 2

Answer 2

gradient = 12-4 ÷0-(-4)=8÷4=2