SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line through the points A(-1,6) and B(5,2) I came up with 1, is that right? Thanks for the help.

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Question 43370This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry with analytic geometry
: Find the slope of the line through the points A(-1,6) and B(5,2) I came up with 1, is that right? Thanks for the help. This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry with analytic geometry

Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
gradient = (change in y)/(change in x)

so either:
gradient = (6-2)/(-1-5)
--> gradient = 4/-6
--> gradient = -2/3

or gradient = (2-6)/(5--1)
--> gradient = -4/6
--> gradient = -2/3

As you can see, it does not matter which way round you have the 2 sets of coordinates. Just never mix them up.

jon