This key facts covers Calculating Gradient within Gradient & Intercept for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Gradient & Intercept in Graphs for GCSE Mathematics with 10 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 4 of 8 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 4 of 8
Practice
10 questions
Recall
20 flashcards
Calculating Gradient
Method 1: Using Two Points
Formula: Gradient = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁) = rise/run
Method 2: From a Graph
- Choose two points with easy-to-read coordinates
- Count the rise (vertical change)
- Count the run (horizontal change)
- Calculate rise ÷ run
Method 3: From Equation
In y = mx + c, the gradient is m (coefficient of x)