Terminology
Gradient
Equation of a Straight Line
Gradient & Y-intercept
Lucky Dip
100

What does c represent in this equation? y = mx + c

The y intercept

100

What is the gradient?

The gradient is the measure of the slope of the line.

(How steep a line is)

100

What is the general equation of a straight line?

y = mx + c


100

Which letter represents the gradient?

y = mx + c

m

100

What is the name of one of Mrs Gallagher's pets?

Wilson, Winnie or Inky

200

What does m represent in this equation? y=mx + c

The gradient

200

What is the gradient of the line with a rise of 4 and a run of 2?

m = 2

200

Find the equation of the straight line with  gradient 2 and y-intercept 3

y = 2x + 3

200

Which letter represents the y-intercept?

y = mx + c

c

200

If x =3, what is the value of 2x+7?

13

300

How many quadrants in the Cartesian plane?

4

300

What is the gradient of the line with a rise of -3 and a run of 2?

The gradient = -3/2

300

Find the equation of the straight line with  gradient -3 and y-intercept6

y = -3x + 6

300

State the gradient and y-intercept of the following straight line

y = 3x + 7

m = 3

c = 7

300

Find the gradient of the straight line between the points (1,1) and (3,5)

m = 2

400

What is the horizontal axis called on a Cartesian plane?

The x-axis

400

What is the gradient of the x-axis?

m = 0

400

Sketch a graph of the line with equation y=2x-1

Teacher

400

State the gradient and y-intercept of the following straight line

2y = 4x - 10

m = 2

c = -5

400

What High school did Mrs Gallagher go to?

Dunedoo Central School

500

What is the point (0,0) called on a Cartesian plane?

The origin

500

What is the gradient of the y-axis?

Undefined

500

Sketch a graph of the line with equation y=-3x+4

Teacher

500

State the gradient and y-intercept of the following straight line

3y = -12x + 18

m = -4

c = 6

500

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