WAEC - Mathematics (1994 - No. 20)

What is the equation of the line PQ?

y = x - 5
y = x + 3
y = x + 5
y = 2x + 3
y = 2x - 3

Explanation

The points P(-2, 3) and Q(2, 7) are on the line.

Gradient of the line = \(\frac{7 - 3}{2 - (-2)}\)

= \(\frac{4}{4}\)

= 1

y = x + b

To find the intercept, we have

7 = 2 + b or 3 = -2 + b.

Solving for b, we get b = 5.

\(\therefore\) The line is y = x + 5.

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