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Find the gradient of the straight line joining A(-4, -1) to B(4, 2)​

User DengApro
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Answer:

The slope of the line is
(3)/(8)

Explanation:

Given parameters:

A(-4, -1) to B(4, 2)​

Unknown:

The slope of the line joining the two points

Solution:

To find the slope of the line; we use the expression below:

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

x₁ = -4

y₁ = -1

x₂ = 4

y₂ = 2

Input the parameters and solve;

Slope =
(2 -(-1))/(4-(-4))

Slope =
(3)/(8)

The slope of the line is
(3)/(8)

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