Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Gradient or slope = (7-6)/(4-(-8))
= 1/12
The gradient of a line is the same as the slope of the line.
The gradient of the line segment between the points (-8,6) and (4,7) is 1/12
The points are given as:
[tex](x,y) = \{(-8,6),(4,7)\}[/tex]
The gradient (m) of a line segment is:
[tex]m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}[/tex]
So, we have:
[tex]m = \frac{7-6}{4-(-8)}[/tex]
[tex]m = \frac{7-6}{4+8}[/tex]
[tex]m = \frac{1}{12}[/tex]
Hence, the gradient of the line segment is 1/12
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