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vertical distance
vertical distance gradient =
horizontal distance
horizontal distance
These lines have negative gradient. These lines have positive gradient.
Gradient = 5
5 4
Gradient = 3 = 1
6 2
3
Gradient = 5 =1
5 5
Gradient = − 6 = − 3
2
6
Gradient = − 4 = − 2
4 6 3
Gradient = 4 = 2
4 6 3
6
x
Gradient = − 6 = −2
x 3
6
If the points are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) then the gradient (m) is
given by y y1
m 2
x2 x1
Examples
1 Find the gradient of the line joining the points (2, 1) and (8, 7).
3 Find the gradient of the line joining the points (−1, 3) and (2, −3).
y
Choose 3 values of x and work
out the corresponding y values. x
4 y = 2x + 1
When x = 0, y = 2 × 0 + 1 = 1 x
When x = 1, y = 2 × 1 + 1 = 3 2
x
When x = 2, y = 2 × 2 + 1 = 5
x
-4 -2 2 4
Put the results into a table.
-2
x 0 1 2
y 1 3 5 -4
y 2 31 x 4
When x = 3, y = 2 - ⅓ × 3 = 1 x
When x = 0, y = 2 - ⅓ × 0 = 2 2x
When x = −3, y = 2 - ⅓ × -3 = 3 x
x
-4 -2 2 4
-2
x −3 0 3
y 3 2 1 -4
y
The easiest method is to find the
axis crossing points. 4
x
When x = 0, 4y = 12 so y = 3. 3x + 4y = 12
2
When y = 0, 3x = 12 so x = 4.
x x
-4 -2 2 4
Put the results into a table.
-2
x 0 4
y 3 0 -4
y
The easiest method is to find the
axis crossing points. 4