Interpret gradient and intercept on real life graphs

In this lesson, we will calculate and interpret the gradient and intercepts on real life graphs. We will draw upon our skills of drawing triangles to calculate gradients.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the equation of the line passing through A and B?

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Q2.What is the equation of the line passing through (2, 5) and (4, 11)?

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Q3.What is the equation of the line passing through (4, -5) and (2, 1)?

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Q4.Which of these coordinates is on the line which passes through (3, -7) and (-1, 1)?

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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 equation of the line passing through A and B?

1/4

Q2.What is the equation of the line passing through (2, 5) and (4, 11)?

2/4

Q3.What is the equation of the line passing through (4, -5) and (2, 1)?

3/4

Q4.Which of these coordinates is on the line which passes through (3, -7) and (-1, 1)?

4/4

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Interpret gradient and intercept on real life graphs

Interpret gradient and intercept on real life graphs

Q1.What is the equation of the line in this conversion graph?

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Q2.What does the gradient represent on this conversion graph?

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Q3.The graph shows the cost of one person going ten-pin bowling, including the standing charge for shoe hire. How much does it cost to hire bowling shoes?

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Q4.The graph shows the cost of one person going ten-pin bowling, including the standing charge for shoe hire. How much does each game cost each person?

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Interpret gradient and intercept on real life graphs

Interpret gradient and intercept on real life graphs

Q1.What is the equation of the line in this conversion graph?

1/4

Q2.What does the gradient represent on this conversion graph?

2/4

Q3.The graph shows the cost of one person going ten-pin bowling, including the standing charge for shoe hire. How much does it cost to hire bowling shoes?

3/4

Q4.The graph shows the cost of one person going ten-pin bowling, including the standing charge for shoe hire. How much does each game cost each person?

4/4

Lesson summary: Interpret gradient and intercept on real life graphs

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This was the final lesson in the unit Straight Line Graphs 2 (Parallel Lines).

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