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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
correct option: d

Let (x1, y1) = (1, 1) and (x2, y2)= (2, 5)

then gradient m of (\bar{PQ}) is

m = (\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}) = (\frac{5 - 1}{2 - 1})

= (\frac{4}{1})

= 4

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