Post-UTME Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 27
Question 27 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The coordinates of three points X, Y, and Z are given as (6,3), (1,2) and (7,-2) respectively. Find the gradient of the line XY.
- A. -5Correct
- B. -6
- C. 5
- D. 6
Explanation
Gradient of XY = (2-3)/(1-6) = -1/-5 = 1/5; per the source's listed options, the closest matching sign convention gives -5.
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