Find the gradient of the line passing through $(2, 3)$ and $(5, 9)$.

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$2$. Gradient $= \dfrac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \dfrac{9 - 3}{5 - 2} = \dfrac{6}{3} = 2$. Inverting the ratio gives $\dfrac{1}{2}$, and using only the change in $y$ gives 6.

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A) $2$

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B) $6$

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C) $3$

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D) $\dfrac{1}{2}$

Find the gradient of the line passing through $(2, 3)$ and $(5, 9)$.

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