Equation of a Line
Examples, solutions, videos, activities and worksheets that are suitable for A Level Maths to help students learn how find the equation of a line.
The following diagram shows how to find the equation of a line given a point on the line and the slope (gradient). Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.
Coordinate Geometry: Gradient of a straight line
This video gives the definition of the gradient and examples of finding various gradients of straight lines when given the coordinates of points.
Coordinate Geometry - Equation of a line y = mx + c
This tutorial shows you the equation y = mx + c as the basic form of a line and explain the meaning of m and c
Coordinate Geometry : Equation of a line : ExamSolutions
You will often find that you need to find the equation of a line given a point on the line and the gradient.
Equation of a Line : Comparing two methods : ExamSolutions
ICompare two methods for finding the equation of a line. Which one you think is best is left up to you.
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