Step 8 Objective

Given values for m and c, find the gradient of lines given by equations of the form y = mx + c.


Examples of what pupils should know and be able to do

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Without drawing the graphs, compare and contrast features of graphs such as:

y = 3x, y = 3x + 4, y = x + 4
y = x – 2, y = 3x – 2 and y = –3x + 4.