Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (0,2) and (2,-8).

Answer 1

slope = - 5

Explanation:

Calculate the slope m using the slope formula

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

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (0, 2 ) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (2, - 8 )

m =
`(-8-2)/(2-0)` =
`(-10)/(2)` = - 5