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Maths
Graphical representations of linear equations
Starter quiz
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Which of these sequences are linear?
3n + 1
✓
7 - 5n
✓
n^2
5n^3 - 15
2n - 5
✓
Which of these best describes an intercept point?
A point on the line where the
x
and
y
coordinates are the same
A point on the line which you use to find the gradient.
A point on the line where both values are positive.
A point on the line where it meets an axis. ✓
The tables shown have been labeled A,B,C,D,E. Match the table with the correct gradient.
A
⇔
2 ✓
B
⇔
-2 ✓
C
⇔
-4 ✓
D
⇔
5 ✓
E
⇔
4 ✓
In a linear sequence the common difference is 3 and the tenth term is 32. What is the first term?
'5' ✓
What is the gradient of the line which passes through the coordinates (4, 7) and (6,11) ?
'2' ✓
What is the gradient of the line which passes through the coordinates (2, -6) and (0,-1) ?
-3
-{5\over 2}
✓
-{2\over 5}
2\over 5
5\over 2
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