Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (-5,-2) and (-3,-8)

Answer 1

- 3

Explanation:

Calculate the gradient (slope) m using the slope formula

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

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (- 5, - 2) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (- 3, - 8)

m =
`(-8-(-2))/(-3-(-5))` =
`(-8+2)/(-3+5)` =
`(-6)/(2)` = - 3