“y = mx + c” (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

Standard form for straight line equations

The gradient (slope) of the line

The y-intercept

Coefficient

Constant term that stands alone

Isolate $y$ on one side of the equation

Mark the y-intercept ($c$) on graph

Upward from left to right

Downward from left to right

$m = \frac{\text{change in y}}{\text{change in x}}$

$x = 0$

Steeper line