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Find the gradient of the line passing through the points (-2, 0) and (0, 4) 

A

2

B

-4

C

-2

D

4

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Correct Option: C

Given (-2, 0) and (0, -4),

The gradient is of a line is the difference in height (y co-ordinates) ÷ The difference in width (x co-ordinates):

= \(\frac{-4 - 0}{0 - (-2)}\)

= \(\frac{-4}{2}\) 

= -2

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