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Linear Relationships, SMB-001 MC

Leo drew a straight line through the points (0, 5) and (3, -2) as shown in the diagram below.
 


  

What is the gradient of the line that Leo drew?

  1. `7/3`
  2. `3/7`
  3. `-3/7`
  4. `-7/3`
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`-7/3`

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`text{Line passes through (0, 5) and (3, – 2)}`

`text(Gradient)` `= (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`
  `= (5-(-2))/(0-3)`
  `= -7/3`