Determine the gradient (slope) of the straight line passing through the points and .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. 2

  1. Step 1: Gradient formula: . Step 2. Substitute: . Answer: 2. Why not the others: makes a sign error; inverts the slope fraction.

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