Year 8
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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
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
5
Q3.
In my line y = 3x + 1. What is the gradient of my line?
1
2
4
Q4.
Which of the following lines has the same gradient as the line y = 1 + 2x
y = 1 + 3x
y = 2 + x
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
8
5 Questions
Q1.
A line has the equation y = 2x + 1. What is the gradient of the line?
1
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.
10
8
9