Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

   1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

The gradient of the line segment is the same as slope

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

   = ( -4 - -5)/( 2 - -4)

   = (-4+5)/( 2 +4)

   1/6

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Gradient = $\frac{y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}$

               $=\frac{-4-[-5]}{2-[-4]}\\\\=\frac{-4+5}{2+4}\\\\=\frac{1}{6}$