A cyclist starts from point A(−2, −5) and reaches point B(4, 7)

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Straight Lines · Straight Lines

Problem

A cyclist starts from point A(−2, −5) and reaches point B(4, 7). (i) Calculate the slope of the path followed by the cyclist. (ii) Another path connects C(−1, −5) to D(2, 3). Find its slope. (iii) Which of the two paths is steeper? State your answer with proper comparison of the slopes.

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