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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will be looking at how the gradient of a line is determined using the equation of the line.

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5 Questions

Q1.
The gradient describes the ___________________.
coefficient of x
name of the line
Correct answer: steepness of the line
Q2.
In my line every time the x-ordinate goes up by 1 the y-ordinate goes up by 4. The gradient of my line is _____.
1
3
Correct answer: 4
5
Q3.
In my line y = 3x + 1. What is the gradient of my line?
1
2
Correct answer: 3
4
Q4.
Which of the following lines has the same gradient as the line y = 1 + 2x
y = 1 + 3x
y = 2 + x
Correct answer: y = 2x + 3
Q5.
A line with a gradient of 2 goes through the points (3,y) and (4,9). What is the value of y?
5
6
Correct answer: 7
8

5 Questions

Q1.
A line has the equation y = 2x + 1. What is the gradient of the line?
1
Correct answer: 2
3
Q2.
Which of the following lines has a gradient of 3?
y = 2 - 3x
Correct answer: y = 3x + 1
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
Correct answer: y = 5 - 2x
Q4.
Which of the following coordinates lies on the line y = 3x + 1?
(10,3)
Correct answer: (3,10)
(3,9)
Q5.
A line with a gradient of 3 passes through points (2,5) and (4,y). Work out the value of y.
10
Correct answer: 11
8
9

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UnitMaths / Linear graphs