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The gradient of the straight line joining the points P(5, -7) and Q(-2, -3) is

The gradient of the straight line joining the points P(5, -7) and Q(-2, -3) is
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  • A \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • B \(\frac{2}{5}\)
  • C \(-\frac{4}{7}\)
  • D \(-\frac{2}{3}\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
PQ = \(\frac{y_1 - y_0}{x_1 - x_0}\) = \(\frac{-3 - (-7)}{-2 - 5}\) = \(\frac{-3 + 7}{-2 - 5}\) = \(\frac{4}{-7}\)

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