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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - Understand and derive the equation of a straight line represented as y = mx + c. Questions may involve using or identifying equations in the forms y = mx + c or x = k, determining the equation from a given graph, or finding the gradient and y-intercept from an equation, such as identifying the gradient and y-intercept from y = 6x + 3. Students should provide equations of a line in their simplest form. - Equations of linear graphs

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Equations of linear graphs

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What is the gradient of the line represented by the equation y = 5x + 2?.

  1. A.5
  2. B.2
  3. C.-5
  4. D.0

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  • Reasoning demand: reasoning.
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Graph of a Line

The graph shows a straight line that crosses the y-axis at 4 and has a gradient of 2.

  1. a

    Calculate Determine the equation of the line in the form y = mx + c.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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