SOLUTION: Find the gradient of the line that passes through the points (41, 80) and (145, 9), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

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Question 982707: Find the gradient of the line that passes through the points (41, 80) and (145, 9), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Using the formula for slope (gradient),
m=%28y%5B2%5D-y%5B1%5D%29%2F%28x%5B2%5D-x%5B1%5D%29=%289-80%29%2F%28145-41%29
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