Question detail
calculator check: find the gradient of the line through (2, 3) and (5, 9).
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Notation, vocabulary and manipulation
Question
- A. 2
- B. 4
- C. 0
- D. 2 distractor 3
Answer
The correct answer is 2.
Explanation
calculator check uses Manipulating expressions: identify the quantities, do the stated operation, and select 2 because it matches the verified final answer.
Common mistake
Manipulating expressions common mistake 1
Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Expand products of two binomials and factorise quadratics of the form x^2 + bx + c where appropriate..
Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Manipulating expressions.
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