Comparing gradients
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- In this lesson, we will be exploring the relationship between the gradients of perpendicular and parallel lines.
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5 Questions
Q1.
A line has the equation y = 2x + 1. What is the gradient of the line?
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3
Q2.
Which of the following lines has a gradient of 3?
y = 2 - 3x
y = x + 3
Q3.
Which of the following lines has the same gradient as the line y = 4 - 2x?
y = 2x - 4
y = 2x + 4
Q4.
Which of the following coordinates lies on the line y = 3x + 1?
(10,3)
(3,9)
Q5.
A line with a gradient of 3 passes through points (2,5) and (4,y). Work out the value of y.
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8
9
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Q1.
What is the gradient of the orange line?
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1.5
2
Q2.
What is the gradient of the green line?
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2
4
Q3.
What is the gradient of the purple line?
-2
1
2
Q4.
Which of the following is parallel to y = 3x - 1?
y = 2x + 1
y = 4x + 1
y = x + 3
Q5.
What is the gradient of the line passing through the points (4,5) and (6,9)?
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3
4