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What is the value of p if the gradient of the line joining (-1,p) and...

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JAMB 2009

What is the value of p if the gradient of the line joining (-1,p) and (p, 4) is \(\frac{2}{3}\)?

  • A. -2
  • B. -1
  • C. 1
  • D. 2
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

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

\(\frac{2}{3}\) = \(\frac{4 - p}{p - (-1)}\)

\(\frac{2}{3}\) = \(\frac{4 - p}{p + 1}\)

3(4-p) = 2(p+1)

12 - 3p = 2p + 2

12 – 2 = 2p + 3p

10 = 5p

p= \(\frac{10}{5}\) = 2

 

 

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