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2010

Mathematics

JAMB

Find the gradient of the line passing through the points P(1, 1) and Q(2, 5).

A.

3

B.

2

C.

5

D.

4

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation

Let (x1, y1) = (1, 1) and (x2, y2)= (2, 5) then gradient m of PQ¯ is m = y2−y1/x2−x1 = 5−1/2−1 = 4/1 = 4

Let (x1, y1) = (1, 1) and (x2, y2)= (2, 5) then gradient m of PQ¯ is m = y2−y1/x2−x1 = 5−1/2−1 = 4/1 = 4
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