Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (-5,-2) and (4,3).

Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

5/9

Explanation:

Solution

The gradient of the line ment when two segment given (X1, Y1) and (X2, Y1) is points

m =

`(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1 )`

Here two points given, (-5,-2) and (4,3)

gradient (m):

`(3 - ( - 2))/(4 - ( - 5))`