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Find the gradient of the line passing through the points (-2, 0) and (0, -4) 

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JAMB 2020

Find the gradient of the line passing through the points (-2, 0) and (0, -4) 

  • A. 2
  • B. -4
  • C. -2
  • D. 4
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Given (-2, 0) ans (0, -4).

Gradient = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
= \(\frac{-4 - 0}{0 - (-2)}\)

= \(\frac{-4}{2}\) 

= -2

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