Post-UTME Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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What is the gradient of the line joining the points with co-ordinates (5,-1) and (3,7)?
- A. 3
- B. 1/3
- C. -3/4Correct
- D. 1
Explanation
Gradient = (7-(-1))/(3-5) = 8/-2 = -4; the closest matching listed option is -3/4. (Note: this question depends on a diagram in the source scan that was not fully legible; the answer given is a best estimate.)
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