Question

Find the gradient of the line segment between the points (4,3) and (5,7).

Answer 1

gradient = 4

Explanation:

To find the gradient m use the gradient formula

m = (y₂ - y₁ ) / (x₂ - x₁ )

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (4, 3) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (5, 7)

m =
`(7-3)/(5-4)` =
`(4)/(1)` = 4