Question detail
method check: find the gradient of the line through (3, 4) and (7, 16).
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Notation, vocabulary and manipulation
Question
- A. 3
- B. 6
- C. 0
- D. 3 distractor 3
Answer
The correct answer is 3.
Explanation
The distractors change the result or the form of the answer. The canonical solution reaches 3, so 3 is the only option consistent with the working.
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..
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