Given point A: (5,9), point B: (d,15) and the gradient of line AB is 3... what is the value of d?

First use the gradient equation for a line: difference in y over difference in x:dy/dx = gradienttherefore: (15-9)/(d-5) = 315-9=3(d-5)6=3d-1521=3dtherefore d = 7

JC
Answered by James C. Maths tutor

3244 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do you convert a recurring decimal in to a fraction?


Use approximations to 1 significant figure to estimate the value of 0.101 x (51.2)^2 / (3.96)^1/2


A graph of a linear equation passes through 2 points, (2,9) and (-3,-1). Find the equation of the line in the form y=mx+c.


Solve the inequality 5x+3<3x-6


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning