Equations of lines

In this lesson, we will explore finding equations of lines and writing them in the form y = mx + c.

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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.What is the gradient of the line y = 2x + 7?

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Q2.What is the coordinate of the y-intercept for the line y = 2x + 7?

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Q3.What is the gradient of the line y = 5 - 2x?

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Q4.A line has a gradient of 3 and goes through the point (0,7). What is the equation of the line?

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Q5.John says the line y = 2x + 3 goes through the point (2,3). Is he correct?

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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.What is the gradient of the line y = 2x + 7?

1/5

Q2.What is the coordinate of the y-intercept for the line y = 2x + 7?

2/5

Q3.What is the gradient of the line y = 5 - 2x?

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Q4.A line has a gradient of 3 and goes through the point (0,7). What is the equation of the line?

4/5

Q5.John says the line y = 2x + 3 goes through the point (2,3). Is he correct?

5/5

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Equations of lines

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Q1.A line has a gradient of 3 and a y-intercept of 4. What is the equation of the line?

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Q2.A line has a gradient of -2 and a y-intercept of 5. What is the equation of the line?

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Q3.A line has a gradient of 3 and goes through the point (0,2). What is the equation of the line?

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Q4.What is the gradient of the line going through the points (4,5) and (5,7)?

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Q5.What is the gradient of the line that goes through the point (3,4) and (4,1)?

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Equations of lines

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

Q1.A line has a gradient of 3 and a y-intercept of 4. What is the equation of the line?

1/5

Q2.A line has a gradient of -2 and a y-intercept of 5. What is the equation of the line?

2/5

Q3.A line has a gradient of 3 and goes through the point (0,2). What is the equation of the line?

3/5

Q4.What is the gradient of the line going through the points (4,5) and (5,7)?

4/5

Q5.What is the gradient of the line that goes through the point (3,4) and (4,1)?

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Lesson summary: Equations of lines

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