SOLUTION: A line is parallel to the line 4x+y+2=0 What is its gradient?

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Question 711717: A line is parallel to the line 4x+y+2=0
What is its gradient?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A line is parallel to the line 4x+y+2=0
What is its gradient?
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Solve for "y":
y = -4x-2
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gradient = slope = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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