Gradient - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2012

The gradient of the straight line joining the points P(5, -7) and Q(-2, -3) is

A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{5}\)
C. \(-\frac{4}{7}\)
D. \(-\frac{2}{3}\)

Question 17:

• JAMB 2014

The gradient of a line joining (x,4) and (1,2) is \(\frac{1}{2}\). Find the value of x

A. 5
B. 3
C. -3
D. -5

Question 18:

• 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