Find the gradient of the interval joiningM(4,5) and N(3,6).
The two points are ( 4 , 5 ) and ( 3 , 6 )
x1 , y1 x2 , y2
gradient, or slope = (change in y's) / (change in x's)
= (y1 - y2) / (x1 - x2)
= (5 - 6) / (4 - 3)
= (-1) / (1)
= -1
Gradient = [ subtract the y's in some order ] / [ subtract the x's in the same order ] =
[ 6 - 5 [ / [ 3 - 4] = [ 1 ] / [ -1 ] = -1