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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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