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The coordinates of p and q are p(3,5) and q (7,1). Find the gradient of pq
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The coordinates of p and q are p(3,5) and q (7,1). Find the gradient of pq
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2021-09-04T02:01:38+00:00
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Hi there!
We can find the slope using the slope formula:
Slope = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
Plug in the given coordinates:
Slope = (1 – 5)/(7 – 3)
Simplify:
Slope = -4/4
Slope = -1