Gradients of lines (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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What gradient measures
What gradient measures
How steep a straight line is
Gradient formula
Gradient formula
Distance up distance across
Alternative name for 'distance up distance across'
Alternative name for 'distance up distance across'
Rise over run
Positive gradient features
Positive gradient features
Slopes upward; both values increase together
Zero gradient value and appearance
Zero gradient value and appearance
; horizontal line
Negative gradient features
Negative gradient features
Slopes downward; one increases, other decreases
What gradient shows between two variables
What gradient shows between two variables
Rate of change
Why use large triangles for gradient calculation
Why use large triangles for gradient calculation
More accurate; less impact from measurement errors
What to check on axes when calculating gradient
What to check on axes when calculating gradient
Actual scale values, not just grid squares
Gradient of in spend vs revenue means
Gradient of in spend vs revenue means
Revenue increases £ for every £ spent