y = mx + c

In this lesson, we will explore the general form of the equation of a line.

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Quiz:

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 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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Quiz:

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 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?

4/5

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

5/5

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Quiz:

y = mx + c

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 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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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

y = mx + c

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 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?

3/5

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

Lesson summary: y = mx + c

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