b. 2
step-by-step explanation:
the slope of a line =Ξ΄y/Ξ΄x
Ξ΄y= yβ-yβ
Ξ΄x= xβ-xβ
therefore, using the points (-2,-3) and (3,7) we can calculate gradient as follows:
m=(7--3)/(3--2) (a number minus a negative number the sign changes to a plus)
m=(7+10)/(3+2)
=10/5
=2