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Part of Straight Line GraphsGCSE Mathematics

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 7 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 7

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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