Determine the gradient of the line joining G (4,-2) and H (7,4).

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Jonathan Sachs · Answer 1 · 2022-12-21T06:46:03+0000

Answer:

gradient = 2

Explanation:

Calculate the gradient (slope) using the slope formula

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

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (G (4, - 2 ) and (x₂, y₂ ) = H (7, 4 )

m =
(4-(-2))/(7-4) =
(4+2)/(3) =
(6)/(3) = 2