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Find the gradient of a straight line with the points P(5,3) and Q(8,12)

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Explanation:

the formula is y2-y1/x2-x1

points (p,5 is x1 whiles 3 is y1)

point (Q,8 is x2 whiles 12 is y2

so 12-3/8-5

so 12-3 is 9 and 8-5 is 3

so the answer is 9/3

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