Question

Question #a820e

Answer 1

slope or gradient = `-15/4`

Explanation:

slope or gradient = `(rise)/(run)=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

`(x_1,y_1)=(3,8)`
`(x_2,y_2)=(7,-7)`

`:. (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)=(-7-8)/(7-3)=-15/4`