Maths · GCSE · Algebra

Finding the equation of a line

Finding the equation of a lineFree5:46Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • In y = mx + c, m is the gradient and c is the y-intercept, where the line crosses the y-axis.
  • Gradient is the change in y divided by the change in x between two points on the line.
  • Keep each point's coordinates together when working out the gradient.
  • Horizontal lines have a gradient of zero and vertical lines have an undefined gradient.
  • A line can be drawn from one point and its gradient by moving up and across.

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Runs 5:46, from 0:00 to 5:46 of the full video.

Also coversHorizontal & vertical lines
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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Explains what the gradient and intercept mean and how to calculate gradient from two points.

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