Answer:
gradient = - [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Calculate the gradient m using the gradient formula
m = [tex]\frac{y_{2}-y_{1} }{x_{2}-x_{1} }[/tex]
with (x₁, y₁ ) = (- 1, 2) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (3, 1) ← 2 points on the line
m = [tex]\frac{1-2}{3-(-1)}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{-1}{3+1}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
