Find the gradient of the line passing through the points (-2, 0) and (0, -4)
A
2
B
-4
C
-2
D
4
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given (-2, 0) ans (0, -4).
Gradient = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
= \(\frac{-4 - 0}{0 - (-2)}\)
= \(\frac{-4}{2}\)
= -2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #56801)