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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - Determine the slope and equation of a straight line, such as finding the equation of a line that is parallel to a specified line, for example, y = 4x - 1, which goes through the point (1, -3). - Parallel lines

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Parallel lines

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What is the slope of the line y = 4x - 1?.

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

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Equation of a Parallel Line

Find the equation of a line that is parallel to y = 4x - 1 and passes through the point (1, -3).

  1. a

    Calculate the equation of the line in slope-intercept form.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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