Question

Find the gradient of the line joining (-4,-6) and (5,0)

Answer 1

Answer:

2/3

Explanation:

The formula for calculating gradient or slope is expressed as:

$m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

Given the coordinate (-4,-6) and (5,0). Substitute the given coordinates into the formula;

$\begin{gathered} m=\frac{0-(-6)}{5-(-4)} \\ m=\frac{0+6}{5+4} \\ m=\frac{6}{9} \\ m=\frac{2}{3} \end{gathered}$

Hence the gradient of the line joining (-4,-6) and (5,0) is 2/3