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Question 11 The gradient of vertical lines is undefined. For which of these line segments is the gradient undefined? a). AB if A = (5, 7) and B = (5, 2) b). CD if C = (2, 6) and D = (9, 6) c). EF if E = (3, 8) and F = (10, 1)

          Question 11
The gradient of vertical lines is undefined.
For which of these line segments is the gradient
undefined?
a). AB if A = (5, 7) and B = (5, 2)
b). CD if C = (2, 6) and D = (9, 6)
c). EF if E = (3, 8) and F = (10, 1)

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Geometry A Common Core Curriculum

Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell 1st Edition

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The gradient of a vertical line is undefined. b) CD if C = (2, 6) and D = (9, 6) In this case, the y-coordinate of point C is the same as the y-coordinate of point D, which means the line segment CD is a horizontal line. The gradient of a horizontal line is Show more…

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Question 11 The gradient of vertical lines is undefined: For which of these line segments is the gradient undefined? a) . AB if A = (5, 7) and B = (5,2) b) . CD if C = (2, 6) and D = (9, 6) c) . EF if E = (3, 8) and F = (10, 1)