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For points (x1,y1)(x_1,y_1)(x1,y1) and (x2,y2)(x_2,y_2)(x2,y2), the gradient is [...]\text{[...]}[...].
A
For points (x1,y1)(x_1,y_1)(x1,y1) and (x2,y2)(x_2,y_2)(x2,y2), the gradient is m=y2−y1x2−x1\boxed{m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}}m=x2−x1y2−y1.
B
−32-\frac{3}{2}−23
C
−43-\frac{4}{3}−34
D
A vertical line has an undefined gradient because its calculation requires division by zero.
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1.2.3 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane Flashcards
22 flashcards on CCEA A Level Maths 1.2.3 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane: the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for AS 1, AS 2, A2 1 and A2 2.