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Straight line graphs

by VRINDA SOBTI

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The Straight Line Graph
VRINDA SOBTI
IBDP Year 1
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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gradient of a Graph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Equation to find Gradient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic equation of a straight line. . . . . . . . . .

Point gradient form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The mid-point of a line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Some questions to solve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Answers!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INTRODUCTION
What are linear graphs?
Linear graphs can be represented as straight lines. The word linear itself means straight line! A linear graph is a straight line graph that is plotted on a Cartesian plane with x and y axis.

Equation of a straight line graph is
y = mx + c
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Linear vs Non-Linear Graphs
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Fig 1
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Fig 1.1
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Linear Graph
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Non-Linear Graph
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Basics
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Key features of straight line graphs.
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GRADIENT OF A GRAPH!
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Parallel line graph
Perpendicular line graph
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Gradient of parallel lines
Parallel line graphs ALWAYS have the SAME gradient!
Hence, the formula is m1= m2
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Gradient of perpendicular lines
The gradient of perpendicular lines is ALWAYS NEGATIVE RECIPROCALS of each other!
Hence, the formula is
m1 = -1/m2
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EQUATION TO FIND GRADIENT!
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