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Straight-line graphs 2
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What is the standard form for all straight-line equations?

y=mx+cy = mx + c

In the equation y=mx+cy = mx + c, what does m represent?

The gradient

In the equation y=mx+cy = mx + c, what does c represent?

The y-intercept

What is the first step in Method 1 for finding a line equation?

Write down y=mx+cy = mx + c

How do you calculate the gradient from two points?

rise ÷ run

What is the key property of parallel lines?

Same gradient

Do parallel lines ever intersect (meet)?

No, never

What is the first step when finding an equation from two points?

Draw a sketch

A line has gradient 3 and passes through (2, 8). Find c: 8=3×2+c8 = 3 × 2 + c

c=2c = 2

To find an equation parallel to a given line, what must you identify first?

The gradient of the given line

How should you check your final equation is correct?

Substitute an original point back in

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