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Find the gradient of the line joining the points (3, 2) and (1, 4)

Find the gradient of the line joining the points (3, 2) and (1, 4)
  • A.
    3/2
  • B.
    2/1
  • C.
    -1
  • D.
    3/2
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Gradient of line joining points (3, 2), (1, 4)
Gradient = (frac{text{Change in Y}}{text{Change in X}})
= (frac{y_2 – Y_1}{x_2 – x_1}))
(X1, Y1) = (3, 2)
(X2, Y2) = (1, 4)
Gradient = (frac{4 − 2}{1 + 3})
= (frac{2}{-2})
= −1

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