Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (-2,3) and (0,2).
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\dfrac{-1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope or gradient:

          (-2 , 3) ⇒ x₁ = -2 & y₁ = 3

          (0 , 2) ⇒  x₂ = 0 & y₂ = 2

$\boxed{\bf Slope = \dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}}$

            $\sf = \dfrac{2-3}{0-[-2]}\\\\\\=\dfrac{-1}{0+2}\\\\=\dfrac{-1}{2}$