WAEC Mathematics 2025 Question 42

Question 42

Coordinate Geometry

What is the gradient of the line 7x − 5y + 3 = 0?

  1. A.7/5
  2. B.5/7
  3. C.−5/7
  4. D.−7/5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (7/5)

Explanation

Rearranged, y = (7/5)x + 3/5, so the gradient is 7/5.