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Find the gradient of line segment AB A is point (-3,3) B is point(-1,-1)

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Answer:


m=-2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Slope (Gradient) Formula:
    m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

A (-3, 3)

B (-1, -1)

Step 2: Find slope m

  1. Substitute:
    m=(-1-3)/(-1+3)
  2. Subtract/Add:
    m=(-4)/(2)
  3. Divide:
    m=-2
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