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2012

Mathematics

JAMB

The gradient of the straight line joining the points P(5, -7) and Q(-2, -3) is

A.

1/2

B.

2/5

C.

-4/7

D.

-2/3

Correct Answer: -4/7

Explanation

PQ = y1 − y0/(x1 − x0) = −3−(−7)/−2−5 = −3 + 7/−2−5 = 4/−7

PQ = y1 − y0/(x1 − x0) = −3−(−7)/−2−5 = −3 + 7/−2−5 = 4/−7
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