Comparing gradients

In this lesson, we will be exploring the relationship between the gradients of perpendicular and parallel lines.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.A line has the equation y = 2x + 1. What is the gradient of the line?

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Q2.Which of the following lines has a gradient of 3?

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Q3.Which of the following lines has the same gradient as the line y = 4 - 2x?

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Q4.Which of the following coordinates lies on the line y = 3x + 1?

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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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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.A line has the equation y = 2x + 1. What is the gradient of the line?

1/5

Q2.Which of the following lines has a gradient of 3?

2/5

Q3.Which of the following lines has the same gradient as the line y = 4 - 2x?

3/5

Q4.Which of the following coordinates lies on the line y = 3x + 1?

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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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Comparing gradients

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Q1.What is the gradient of the orange line?
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Q2.What is the gradient of the green line?
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Q3.What is the gradient of the purple line?
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Q4.Which of the following is parallel to y = 3x - 1?

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Q5.What is the gradient of the line passing through the points (4,5) and (6,9)?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Comparing gradients

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is the gradient of the orange line?
Image for question 1

1/5

Q2.What is the gradient of the green line?
Image for question 2

2/5

Q3.What is the gradient of the purple line?
Image for question 3

3/5

Q4.Which of the following is parallel to y = 3x - 1?

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Q5.What is the gradient of the line passing through the points (4,5) and (6,9)?

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Lesson summary: Comparing gradients

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