Gradient - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2002

The slope of the tangent to the curve y = 3x\(^2\) - 2x + 5 at the point (1, 6) is

A. 4
B. 1
C. 6
D. 5

Question 12:

• JAMB 2006

The gradient of a curve is 2x + 7 and the curve passes through point (2, 0). find the equation of the curve.

A. Y = x² + 7x + 9
B. Y = x² + 7x - 18
C. Y = x² + 7x + 18
D. Y = x² + 14x + 11

Question 13:

• JAMB 2009

What is the value of p if the gradient of the line joining (-1,p) and (p, 4) is 2

3

?

A. -2
B. -1
C. 1
D. 2

Question 14:

• JAMB 2010

Find the equation of a line parallel to y = -4x + 2 passing through (2,3)

A. Y + 4x + 11 = 0
B. Y - 4x - 11 = 0
C. Y + 4x - 11 = 0
D. Y - 4x + 11 = 0

Question 15:

• JAMB 2010

Find the gradient of the line passing through the points P(1, 1) and Q(2, 5).

A. 3
B. 2
C. 5
D. 4