Mathematics
JAMB 2014
The gradient of a line joining (x,4) and (1,2) is \(\frac{1}{2}\). Find the value of x
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
\(\text{Gradient m} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
\(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2 - 4}{1 - x}\)
1 - x = 2(2 - 4)
1 - x = 4 - 8
1 - x = -4
-x = -4 - 1
x = 5
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