Line AB has the equation 3x + 5y = 7. Find the gradient of Line AB.

Rearrange equation into the form: y = mx + c

m = gradient

3x + 5y = 7

5y = -3x + 7

y = (-3/5)x + (7/5)

gradient = (-3/5)

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