Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (-5,2) and (4,3) give your answer in the simplest form

Answer 1

Answer: The gradient of the line segment between the points (-5,2) and (4,3) is
`(1)/(9)`.

Explanation:

Formula for gradient of a line segment :

`\text{Gradient}=\frac{\text{Difference between y-coordinates}}{\text{Difference between x-coordinates}}`

Given points of the line segment: (-5,2) and (4,3)

`\text{Gradient} =(3-2)/(4-(-5))`

`\text{Gradient} =(1)/(4+5))`

`\text{Gradient} =(1)/(9)`

Therefore , the gradient of the line segment between the points (-5,2) and (4,3) is
`(1)/(9)`.