Question

A line segment passes through the points (2,6) and

(10,30).
Calculate the gradient of the line.

Answer 1

The gradient (slope) of the line is 3

Explanation:

Use the formula for slope where
`(x_1,y_1)\rightarrow(2,6)` and
`(x_2,y_2)\rightarrow(10,30)`

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)\\ \\m=(30-6)/(10-2)\\ \\m=(24)/(8)\\ \\m=3`

Therefore, the gradient (slope) of the line is 3