ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Coordinate Geometry

The gradient of the line joining the points (−2, k) and (k, −14) is 2. Calculate the value of k.

  • A. 6
  • B. −10
  • C. −2
  • D. −6

Verified working — step 1

Gradient = y₂ − y₁x₂ − x₁= −14 − kk + 2= 2. So −14 − k = 2k + 4, giving −18 = 3k and k = …

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