Question

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

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

A (-3, 3)

B (-1, -1)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:                    $m=\frac{-1-3}{-1+3}$
2. Subtract/Add:               $m=\frac{-4}{2}$
3. Divide:                          $m=-2$