ECZ 2024 · GCE Paper 1 — Coordinate Geometry

Two points A and B have coordinates (-5, -3) and (-1, a) respectively. Given that the gradient of line AB is 2, find a.

  • A. -5
  • B. 1
  • C. 5
  • D. 8

Verified working — step 1

Gradient = (a - (-3)) / (-1 - (-5))

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