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3.02 The gradient of an interval

Interactive practice questions

Given two points $A$A and $B$B, we can calculate the gradient using the formula $m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$m=y2y1x2x1.

Does it matter which point is $\left(x_1,y_1\right)$(x1,y1) and which point is $\left(x_2,y_2\right)$(x2,y2)?

Yes

A

No

B
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A line is drawn on the Cartesian plane.

Which of these describes the relationship between the gradients of the segments?

Easy
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Which of the following statements is correct for vertical lines?

Easy
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Consider the following sets of lines.

Easy
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MA5.3-8NA

uses formulas to find midpoint, gradient and distance on the Cartesian plane, and applies standard forms of the equation of a straight line

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