SOLUTION: Find the algebraic expression for the gradient of the straight line joining A (p, q) to B (r, s).

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Question 1161712: Find the algebraic expression for the gradient of the straight line joining A (p, q) to B (r, s).
Answer by ikleyn(52747) About Me  (Show Source):
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gradient = %28s-q%29%2F%28r-p%29.     ANSWER

Solved.
Gradient is the same entity as the slope; simply another term.


On the slope, learn from the lesson
    - Find the slope of a straight line in a coordinate plane passing through two given points
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