SOLUTION: given pointP(-3,5),S(1,-2),R(5,6)&Q(5,1)find the gradient of PQ & RS

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Question 943748: given pointP(-3,5),S(1,-2),R(5,6)&Q(5,1)find the gradient of PQ & RS
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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given pointP(-3,5),S(1,-2),R(5,6)&Q(5,1)find the gradient of PQ & RS
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PQ gradient = slope = (1-5)/(5--3) = -4/8 = -1/2
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RS gradient = slope = (6--2)/(5-1) = 8/4 = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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