Question

The coordinates of p and q are p(3,5) and q (7,1). Find the gradient of pq

Answer 1

Hi there!

$\large\boxed{\text{Gradient = -1}}$

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