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What is the gradient of the graph shown
A). -1
B). 1
C). Unidentified

What is the gradient of the graph shown A). -1 B). 1 C). Unidentified-example-1
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Answer:

C). Undefined

Explanation:

The gradient of a line is "rise"/"run". Here, there is no horizontal run, so the gradient expression involves division by 0. Division by zero gives a result that is "undefined."

The gradient of the line on the graph is "undefined."

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