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Part of Straight Line Graphs · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision

This exam tips covers Exam Tips within Straight Line Graphs for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Straight Line Graphs in Graphs for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 6 of 8 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

Topic position

Section 6 of 8

Practice

14 questions

Recall

20 flashcards

💡 Exam Tips

  • Use a ruler: Always draw straight lines with a ruler
  • Extend lines: Draw lines across the full grid to show the complete relationship
  • Label axes: Include units and scales on your axes
  • Check with substitution: Verify your equation by substituting a point from the line
  • Use sensible scales: Choose scales that make plotting easy and accurate
  • Show working: When finding gradients, show the rise/run calculation clearly

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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Straight Line Graphs. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Practice Questions for Straight Line Graphs

A straight line has the equation y = 3x + 7. What is the gradient of this line?

  • A. 7
  • B. 3
  • C. 10
  • D. -3
1 markfoundation

Line A has equation y = 3x + 1. Line B has equation y = 3x - 5. Explain why lines A and B are parallel. Include the values of their gradients in your answer.

3 markshigher

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is a linear relationship?
A relationship where one variable changes at a constant rate with respect to another, producing a straight line graph.
What is the y-intercept?
The point where the line crosses the y-axis, found when x = 0.

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