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G7 Unit 11 Graphs - 11.3 Gradient and Intercepts

The document outlines a lesson plan focused on understanding graphs, specifically the gradient and intercepts of linear equations. It includes exercises for plotting graphs, identifying gradients and y-intercepts, and constructing tables of values for various linear functions. Additionally, it discusses real-world applications of linear functions in contexts like electrician costs and holiday expenses.

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G7 Unit 11 Graphs - 11.3 Gradient and Intercepts

The document outlines a lesson plan focused on understanding graphs, specifically the gradient and intercepts of linear equations. It includes exercises for plotting graphs, identifying gradients and y-intercepts, and constructing tables of values for various linear functions. Additionally, it discusses real-world applications of linear functions in contexts like electrician costs and holiday expenses.

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Topic : G7 Unit 11 Graphs Date :


Unit 11.3 Gradient and intercepts

Learning objective(s):
1. Learn to interpret the values of m and c for a function of the form y=mx+c function
2. Use the table to plot a graph.

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CB Exercise 11.3

1. Here are three equations.

(a) Draw a graph of each line. Use a table of values to help you.

(b) Find the gradient and the y-intercept of each line.


All the equations are of the form y=3x+c where c is an integer.

2. Based on the given equation

Find the gradient and the y-intercept of each line.

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3. (a) Complete the table

(b) Use the table to draw, on the same axes, graphs of

(c) The equations in part b are of the form y=2x+c where c is an integer.
Write another equation of this type.

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4. Complete the following:
(a) Complete this table of values for y= −x +5

(b) Construct another table for y=−x+2

(c) Draw graphs of y=−x+5 and y=−x+2 on the same axes.

(d) Write the gradient of each line.

(e) Write the equation of another line parallel to these lines.

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5. Complete the following
(a) Complete this table of values for y=−2x+9

(b) Add another row to this table to show values for y=−2x+6

(c) Draw graphs of y=−2x+9 and y=−2x+6 on the same axes.

(d) Write the gradient of each line.

(e) Write the equation of another line parallel to these lines.

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6. These three lines are parallel. One of the lines is y=5x+5

(a) Write the equations of the other two lines.

(b) Write the equation of a parallel line that passes through the origin.

Explain why the gradient of 2x + 3y = 12 is NEGATIVE?

• As the x-coordinate increases by 3, the y-coordinate


decreases by 2.

• As the x-coordinate increases by 1, the y-coordinate


!
decreases by "

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CB Exercise 11.3

1. Complete the following:


(a) Complete this table of values.

(b) Use the table to plot graphs of y=x+3, y=2x+3 and y=−x+3
Plot all three graphs on the same axes.
(c) On the same axes, draw the line y=3

(d) Write the gradient of each line.

(e) Write the y-intercept of each line.

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(f) Write the equations of two more lines with the same y-intercept.

2. Complete the following:


(a) Complete this table of values.

(b) Use the table to plot graphs of y=x−2, y=3x−2 and y=−2x−2
Plot all three graphs on the same axes.

(c) Write the gradient of each line.

(d) Write the y-intercept of each line.

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(e) Write the equations of two more lines with the same y-intercept.

3. The cost of a visit by an electrician is given by this function: y=25x+40


• y is the total cost in dollars
• x is the number of hours
• there is a fixed charge and a charge per hour

(a) Complete this table for the function.

(b) Use the table to plot a graph of y=25x+40


Use a scale of 2 cm to 1unit on the x-axis and 2 cm to 50units on the y-axis.

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(c) Find the y-intercept and the gradient of the graph.

(d) What do the y-intercept and the gradient show about the electrician’s
charges?

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4. The cost of a holiday abroad is in two parts:
• the cost of the airline flights
• a charge for each night in the hotel
The total cost is given by this function: y=100x+200, where
• x is the number of nights
• $y is the total cost.
(a) Complete this table of values.

(b) Use your table to draw a graph of y=100x+200

(c) Explain how the graph shows the cost of the flights.

(d) What does the gradient of the graph show?

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Answer:

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Part 2

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