Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (-2,2) and (5,-1). Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

-3/8.

Explanation:

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

= (-1-2)/(5 - (-2))

= -3/8.

Answer 2

-3/7

Explanation:

change in y/change in x

-1-2/5--2

-3/7