A straight line passes through the points P (1, 2) and Q (5, - 14). What is the gradient of the the line PQ? A - ¼ B ¼ C 4 D - 4

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A straight line passes through the points P (1, 2) and Q (5, - 14). What is the gradient of the the line PQ?

A - ¼
B ¼
C 4
D - 4

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Answer:

Explanation:

gradient= change in y

__________

change in x

m= y2_ y1

______

x2- x1

m= -14- 2

_____

5-1

m= -16

___

m= -4

Stephen Blum answered Nov 30, 2022

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