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C1 Understand and use the equation of a straight line, including the forms y - y1 = m(x - x1) and ax + by + c = 0; use gradient conditions for two straight lines to be parallel or perpendicular; use straight line models in a variety of contexts.
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Pure Mathematics
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Straight line coordinate geometry
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C1 Understand and use the equation of a straight line, including the forms y - y1 = m(x - x1) and ax + by + c = 0; use gradient conditions for two straight lines to be parallel or perpendicular; use straight line models in a variety of contexts
- This point belongs to Pure Mathematics, especially Straight line coordinate geometry.
- You need to be able to c1 Understand and use the equation of a straight line, including the forms y - y1 = m(x - x1) and ax + by + c = 0; use gradient conditions for two straight lines to be parallel or perpendicular; use straight line models in a variety of contexts.
- The key ideas to know are straight line, parallel, and perpendicular.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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straight lineparallelperpendicularmodelsgradient
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