What is the slope in the simplest form?

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Littlechris · Answer 1 · 2022-04-20T10:06:40+0000

Answer:

1 and positive

Explanation:

→ Utilise gradient formula

( y₂ - y₁ ) ÷ ( x₂ - x₁ )

→ Substitute in the values

( 8 - 4 ) ÷ ( 11 - 7 )

→ Simplify

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Lone Nebula · Answer 2 · 2022-04-23T18:01:54+0000

Answer:

slope = 1

Explanation:

Using the slope formula

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

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (7, 4) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (11, 8)

m =
(8-4)/(11-7) =
(4)/(4) = 1

The slope is positive