JAMB Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 11
Question 11 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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11. If line p = 5x+3 is parallel to line p = wx+5, find the value of w. A. 7 B. 3 C. 6 D. 5
- A. 7
- B. 3
- C. 6
- D. 5Correct
Explanation
When two lines are parallel, they have equal gradient. For line p=5x+3, gradient=5. For line p=wx+5, gradient=w. Since the gradient is constant W=5.
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