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Which form of the straight line equation is most suitable when you are given two points on the line?
Which form of the straight line equation is most suitable when you are given two points on the line?
- Standard form
- Gradient-intercept form
- Gradient-point form
- Two-point form (correct)
If a line has a gradient of 2 and passes through the point (1, 4), which equation represents the line in gradient-point form?
If a line has a gradient of 2 and passes through the point (1, 4), which equation represents the line in gradient-point form?
- $y - 4 = 2(x - 1)$ (correct)
- $y - 1 = 2(x - 4)$
- $y + 4 = 2(x + 1)$
- $y = 2x + 4$
What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation $y = 3x - 5$?
What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation $y = 3x - 5$?
- 0
- -5 (correct)
- 3
- 5
A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, 7). What is the equation of the line in two-point form?
A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, 7). What is the equation of the line in two-point form?
A line has a gradient of -1 and passes through the point (-2, 5). What is the equation of the line in gradient-intercept form?
A line has a gradient of -1 and passes through the point (-2, 5). What is the equation of the line in gradient-intercept form?
The equation of a line is given as $2y = 6x + 4$. What is the gradient of this line?
The equation of a line is given as $2y = 6x + 4$. What is the gradient of this line?
What is the inclination (angle with the positive x-axis) of a horizontal line?
What is the inclination (angle with the positive x-axis) of a horizontal line?
A line has a gradient of $\sqrt{3}$. What is its inclination to the nearest degree?
A line has a gradient of $\sqrt{3}$. What is its inclination to the nearest degree?
If a line has a negative gradient, in which quadrant does its angle of inclination lie, relative to the positive x-axis?
If a line has a negative gradient, in which quadrant does its angle of inclination lie, relative to the positive x-axis?
A line has an inclination of 135°. What is its gradient?
A line has an inclination of 135°. What is its gradient?
What is the inclination of a vertical line?
What is the inclination of a vertical line?
Line A has a gradient of 3. If line B is parallel to line A, what is the gradient of line B?
Line A has a gradient of 3. If line B is parallel to line A, what is the gradient of line B?
A line is given by the equation $y = 2x + 5$. What is the equation of a line parallel to this line and passing through the point (0, 1)?
A line is given by the equation $y = 2x + 5$. What is the equation of a line parallel to this line and passing through the point (0, 1)?
If a line has the equation $y = mx + c$ and it is parallel to the x-axis, what is the value of 'm'?
If a line has the equation $y = mx + c$ and it is parallel to the x-axis, what is the value of 'm'?
Line A has a gradient of 2. If line B is perpendicular to line A, what is the gradient of line B?
Line A has a gradient of 2. If line B is perpendicular to line A, what is the gradient of line B?
A line is given by the equation $y = 3x + 2$. What is the equation of a line perpendicular to this line and passing through the point (3, -1)?
A line is given by the equation $y = 3x + 2$. What is the equation of a line perpendicular to this line and passing through the point (3, -1)?
Which of the following conditions must be met for two lines to be perpendicular?
Which of the following conditions must be met for two lines to be perpendicular?
Given two lines, $ax + by = c$ and $dx + ey = f$, derive a concise condition to determine if these lines are parallel.
Given two lines, $ax + by = c$ and $dx + ey = f$, derive a concise condition to determine if these lines are parallel.
Consider a line $L_1$ described by $y = m_1x + c_1$. Another line, $L_2$, is perpendicular to $L_1$ and intersects it at a point $(x_0, y_0)$. If a third line, $L_3$, is parallel to $L_1$ and passes through the origin, determine the Euclidean distance between the intersection point of $L_1$ and $L_2$, and the line $L_3$.
Consider a line $L_1$ described by $y = m_1x + c_1$. Another line, $L_2$, is perpendicular to $L_1$ and intersects it at a point $(x_0, y_0)$. If a third line, $L_3$, is parallel to $L_1$ and passes through the origin, determine the Euclidean distance between the intersection point of $L_1$ and $L_2$, and the line $L_3$.
Given two points (1, 5) and (3, 9) on a line, what is the equation of the line in two-point form?
Given two points (1, 5) and (3, 9) on a line, what is the equation of the line in two-point form?
A line has a gradient of 3 and passes through the point (2, 7). What is the equation of this line in gradient-point form?
A line has a gradient of 3 and passes through the point (2, 7). What is the equation of this line in gradient-point form?
What is the gradient-intercept form of a line?
What is the gradient-intercept form of a line?
If a line passes through the points (0, -3) and (2, 1), what is its gradient?
If a line passes through the points (0, -3) and (2, 1), what is its gradient?
A line has the equation $y = -2x + 3$. What is its y-intercept?
A line has the equation $y = -2x + 3$. What is its y-intercept?
What is the inclination of a line with a gradient of 1?
What is the inclination of a line with a gradient of 1?
A line has an angle of inclination of 60. What is its gradient?
A line has an angle of inclination of 60. What is its gradient?
Which of the following is true about the inclination of a line with a gradient of zero?
Which of the following is true about the inclination of a line with a gradient of zero?
What is the relationship between the gradients of two lines that are parallel?
What is the relationship between the gradients of two lines that are parallel?
If a line has an undefined gradient, what is its inclination?
If a line has an undefined gradient, what is its inclination?
Consider a line $L_1$ with a gradient of $m_1$. A line $L_2$ is perpendicular to $L_1$. What is the gradient of $L_2$?
Consider a line $L_1$ with a gradient of $m_1$. A line $L_2$ is perpendicular to $L_1$. What is the gradient of $L_2$?
A line is represented by the equation $y = 4x - 3$. What is the equation of a line parallel to this line that passes through the point (0, 5)?
A line is represented by the equation $y = 4x - 3$. What is the equation of a line parallel to this line that passes through the point (0, 5)?
A line is given by the equation $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 1$. What is the equation of a line perpendicular to this line and passing through the point (1, 1)?
A line is given by the equation $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 1$. What is the equation of a line perpendicular to this line and passing through the point (1, 1)?
Two lines have gradients $m_1$ and $m_2$. If the lines are perpendicular, which equation must be true?
Two lines have gradients $m_1$ and $m_2$. If the lines are perpendicular, which equation must be true?
Given the line $y = -x + 2$, determine the inclination $\theta$ that this line forms with the positive x-axis.
Given the line $y = -x + 2$, determine the inclination $\theta$ that this line forms with the positive x-axis.
Consider a line described by the equation $ax + by + c = 0$. What condition must be met for this line to be parallel to the x-axis?
Consider a line described by the equation $ax + by + c = 0$. What condition must be met for this line to be parallel to the x-axis?
A line $L_1$ is defined by the equation $y = m_1x + c_1$. A second line, $L_2$, passes through the point $(0, c_2)$ and is perpendicular to $L_1$. Determine the equation of line $L_2$.
A line $L_1$ is defined by the equation $y = m_1x + c_1$. A second line, $L_2$, passes through the point $(0, c_2)$ and is perpendicular to $L_1$. Determine the equation of line $L_2$.
A line $L_1$ is given by $y = m_1x + c_1$. Another line $L_2$ is parallel to $L_1$, but passes through the point $(x_0, y_0)$. Derive a general expression for the y-intercept of $L_2$.
A line $L_1$ is given by $y = m_1x + c_1$. Another line $L_2$ is parallel to $L_1$, but passes through the point $(x_0, y_0)$. Derive a general expression for the y-intercept of $L_2$.
Consider two distinct, non-vertical lines, $L_1$ and $L_2$, in the Cartesian plane. $L_1$ has a gradient $m_1$ and $L_2$ has a gradient $m_2$. If $L_1$ and $L_2$ intersect at a single point and $m_1 \neq m_2$, what geometric shape is formed if a third line, $L_3$, is constructed such that it is perpendicular to $L_1$ and passes through the intersection point of $L_1$ and $L_2$?
Consider two distinct, non-vertical lines, $L_1$ and $L_2$, in the Cartesian plane. $L_1$ has a gradient $m_1$ and $L_2$ has a gradient $m_2$. If $L_1$ and $L_2$ intersect at a single point and $m_1 \neq m_2$, what geometric shape is formed if a third line, $L_3$, is constructed such that it is perpendicular to $L_1$ and passes through the intersection point of $L_1$ and $L_2$?
Which form of the straight line equation is most readily used when the gradient and y-intercept are known?
Which form of the straight line equation is most readily used when the gradient and y-intercept are known?
Given a line with the equation $y = mx + c$, what does 'c' represent?
Given a line with the equation $y = mx + c$, what does 'c' represent?
What is the value of $\tan \theta$ for a line that has an inclination of 45 degrees with respect to the positive x-axis?
What is the value of $\tan \theta$ for a line that has an inclination of 45 degrees with respect to the positive x-axis?
A line has a gradient of -1. What is the measure of its angle of inclination with the positive x-axis?
A line has a gradient of -1. What is the measure of its angle of inclination with the positive x-axis?
Which of the following is true for a line with an inclination greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees?
Which of the following is true for a line with an inclination greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees?
What is the relationship between the inclinations $\theta_1$ and $\theta_2$ of two lines that are parallel?
What is the relationship between the inclinations $\theta_1$ and $\theta_2$ of two lines that are parallel?
If two lines are perpendicular, and one has a gradient of 2, what is the gradient of the other line?
If two lines are perpendicular, and one has a gradient of 2, what is the gradient of the other line?
Given a line with equation $y = 5x + 3$, which of the following lines is parallel?
Given a line with equation $y = 5x + 3$, which of the following lines is parallel?
What is the gradient of a line that is perpendicular to the line described by the equation $y = -3x + 4$?
What is the gradient of a line that is perpendicular to the line described by the equation $y = -3x + 4$?
The gradient of line A is $m$. Line B is perpendicular to line A. What is the gradient of line B?
The gradient of line A is $m$. Line B is perpendicular to line A. What is the gradient of line B?
Which of the following statements is true about two lines with gradients $m_1$ and $m_2$ if they are parallel?
Which of the following statements is true about two lines with gradients $m_1$ and $m_2$ if they are parallel?
Consider a line with the equation $y = 2x + 3$. What is the equation of a line that is parallel to this line and passes through the point (1, 5)?
Consider a line with the equation $y = 2x + 3$. What is the equation of a line that is parallel to this line and passes through the point (1, 5)?
A line is defined by the equation $y = -\frac{1}{3}x + 2$. Determine the equation of a line perpendicular to this line that passes through the point (1, 1).
A line is defined by the equation $y = -\frac{1}{3}x + 2$. Determine the equation of a line perpendicular to this line that passes through the point (1, 1).
Given the line $y = -x + 5$, what is the angle of inclination, $\theta$, that this line forms with the positive x-axis?
Given the line $y = -x + 5$, what is the angle of inclination, $\theta$, that this line forms with the positive x-axis?
Consider two lines: $L_1$ with equation $y = 2x + 3$ and $L_2$ with equation $y = 2x - 1$. What can be said about these two lines?
Consider two lines: $L_1$ with equation $y = 2x + 3$ and $L_2$ with equation $y = 2x - 1$. What can be said about these two lines?
A line $L_1$ has a gradient of 4 and passes through the point (2, 3). A line $L_2$ is perpendicular to $L_1$. Determine the equation of $L_2$ if it also passes through the point (2, 3).
A line $L_1$ has a gradient of 4 and passes through the point (2, 3). A line $L_2$ is perpendicular to $L_1$. Determine the equation of $L_2$ if it also passes through the point (2, 3).
Imagine a line, defined by the equation $ax + by + c = 0$, is parallel to the x-axis. Which condition must be satisfied?
Imagine a line, defined by the equation $ax + by + c = 0$, is parallel to the x-axis. Which condition must be satisfied?
Consider a vertical line. What is its angle of inclination with respect to the positive x-axis?
Consider a vertical line. What is its angle of inclination with respect to the positive x-axis?
Given two distinct non-vertical lines, $L_1$ and $L_2$, with gradients $m_1$ and $m_2$ respectively. They intersect at a single point. A third line, $L_3$, is constructed perpendicular to $L_1$ and passes through the intersection point of $L_1$ and $L_2$. If a circle is drawn such that it touches all three lines, what is the location of the center of this circle?
Given two distinct non-vertical lines, $L_1$ and $L_2$, with gradients $m_1$ and $m_2$ respectively. They intersect at a single point. A third line, $L_3$, is constructed perpendicular to $L_1$ and passes through the intersection point of $L_1$ and $L_2$. If a circle is drawn such that it touches all three lines, what is the location of the center of this circle?
Line $L_1$ is defined by $y = m_1x + c_1$. Line $L_2$ is parallel to $L_1$, but passes through the point $(x_0, y_0)$. Line $L_3$ is perpendicular to $L_1$ and also passes through $(x_0, y_0)$. Determine the area of the triangle formed by the x-intercept of $L_1$, the y-intercept of $L_2$, and the intersection of $L_1$ and $L_3$
Line $L_1$ is defined by $y = m_1x + c_1$. Line $L_2$ is parallel to $L_1$, but passes through the point $(x_0, y_0)$. Line $L_3$ is perpendicular to $L_1$ and also passes through $(x_0, y_0)$. Determine the area of the triangle formed by the x-intercept of $L_1$, the y-intercept of $L_2$, and the intersection of $L_1$ and $L_3$
Flashcards
Two-Point Form
Two-Point Form
The equation of a line given two points ( (x_1, y_1) ) and ( (x_2, y_2) ) is: [ \frac{y - y_1}{x - x_1} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} ]
Gradient-Point Form
Gradient-Point Form
The equation of a line given a gradient (m) and a point ( (x_1, y_1) ) is: [ y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) ]
Gradient-Intercept Form
Gradient-Intercept Form
The equation of a line given a gradient (m) and y-intercept (c) is: [ y = mx + c ]
Gradient (m)
Gradient (m)
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Y-intercept (c)
Y-intercept (c)
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Inclination of a Line
Inclination of a Line
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Gradient and Inclination
Gradient and Inclination
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Vertical Lines
Vertical Lines
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Horizontal Lines
Horizontal Lines
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Negative Gradients
Negative Gradients
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Parallel Lines
Parallel Lines
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Parallel Line Equation
Parallel Line Equation
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Perpendicular Lines
Perpendicular Lines
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Perpendicular Line Equation
Perpendicular Line Equation
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What is the inclination of a line?
What is the inclination of a line?
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What is the inclination of vertical lines?
What is the inclination of vertical lines?
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What is the inclination of horizontal lines?
What is the inclination of horizontal lines?
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Lines with a negative gradient?
Lines with a negative gradient?
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Equation Form for Gradient Identification
Equation Form for Gradient Identification
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When to use Two-Point Form?
When to use Two-Point Form?
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When to use Gradient–Point Form?
When to use Gradient–Point Form?
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Gradient and Tangent
Gradient and Tangent
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What is the steepness of Parallel Lines?
What is the steepness of Parallel Lines?
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Equation form for gradient
Equation form for gradient
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Angle of Perpendicular Lines
Angle of Perpendicular Lines
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Study Notes
Equation of a Line
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Straight line equations come in different forms, each useful depending on the given information.
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Two-Point Form:
- Used when two points on the line are known.
- Equation: (\frac{y - y_1}{x - x_1} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1})
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Gradient–Point Form:
- Used when the gradient and one point on the line are known.
- Equation: (y - y_1 = m(x - x_1))
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Gradient–Intercept Form:
- Used when the gradient and the y-intercept are known.
- Equation: (y = mx + c)
The Two-Point Form
- Determines the equation of a line given two points ((x_1, y_1)) and ((x_2, y_2)).
- Equation: (\frac{y - y_1}{x - x_1} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1})
The Gradient–Point Form
- Derived from the definition of gradient and the two-point form.
- Start with (\frac{y - y_1}{x - x_1} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1})
- Substitute (m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1})
- Simplified equation: (y - y_1 = m(x - x_1))
- Requires the gradient of the line and the coordinates of one point on the line.
The Gradient–Intercept Form
- Derived from the gradient–point form.
- Start with (y - y_1 = m(x - x_1))
- Expand and rearrange:
- (y = mx - mx_1 + y_1)
- (y = mx + (y_1 - mx_1))
- (c = y_1 - mx_1), so the equation becomes (y = mx + c)
- (c) is the y-intercept of the straight line (when (x = 0), (y = c)).
- Also called the standard form of the straight line equation.
Key Points Summary
- Two-Point Form: Use when given two points on the line.
- Gradient–Point Form: Use when given the gradient and a point on the line.
- Gradient–Intercept Form: Use when given the gradient and y-intercept.
Important Concepts
- Gradient (m): Measures the steepness of the line.
- Y-intercept (c): The value of (y) where the line crosses the y-axis.
- Equation Forms: Different forms are useful based on the given information.
Inclination of a Line
- The inclination of a straight line is the angle ( \theta ) it makes with the positive x-axis.
Relationship between Gradient and Inclination
- Gradient ( m ) is the ratio of the change in the y-direction ((\Delta y)) to the change in the x-direction ((\Delta x)):
- ( m = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} )
- From trigonometry:
- ( \tan \theta = \frac{\text{opposite side}}{\text{adjacent side}} )
- For a line with gradient ( m ):
- ( \tan \theta = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} )
- ( \therefore m = \tan \theta ) for ( 0^\circ \leq \theta < 180^\circ )
Special Cases
- Vertical Lines:
- ( \theta = 90^\circ )
- Gradient is undefined since ( \Delta x = 0 ).
- ( \tan \theta ) is also undefined.
- Horizontal Lines:
- ( \theta = 0^\circ )
- Gradient is equal to 0 since ( \Delta y = 0 ).
- ( \tan \theta ) is also equal to 0.
- Lines with Negative Gradients:
- If ( m < 0 ), then ( \tan \theta < 0 ), indicating the angle formed between the line and the positive x-axis is obtuse.
- ( \theta = 180^\circ + \tan^{-1}(m) )
Key Points Summary
- Gradient and Inclination:
- ( m = \tan \theta ) for ( 0^\circ \leq \theta < 180^\circ )
- Special Cases:
- Vertical lines: ( \theta = 90^\circ ), ( m ) is undefined.
- Horizontal lines: ( \theta = 0^\circ ), ( m = 0 ).
- Negative gradients: ( \theta = 180^\circ + \tan^{-1}(m) )
Important Concepts
- Gradient (m): Measures the steepness of the line.
- Inclination (θ): The angle a line makes with the positive x-axis.
- Trigonometric Relationship:
- For acute angles (0 < θ ≤ 90°), ( \tan \theta ) is positive.
- For obtuse angles (90° < θ < 180°), ( \tan \theta ) is negative.
Parallel Lines
Gradient Relationship for Parallel Lines
- For two lines to be parallel, their gradients must be equal:
- ( m_1 = m_2 )
Finding the Equation of a Parallel Line
- Identify the gradient (( m )) of the given line from the standard form ( y = mx + c ).
- Use the point-slope form with the identified gradient and a given point ((x_1, y_1)).
- Equation: (y - y_1 = m(x - x_1))
- Simplify the equation to the standard form ( y = mx + c ).
Important Considerations
- Ensure the given line's equation is in gradient-intercept form (( y = mx + c )).
- Parallel lines must have the same gradient but can have different y-intercepts.
Perpendicular Lines
Gradient Relationship for Perpendicular Lines
- For two lines to be perpendicular, the product of their gradients must be (-1):
- ( m_1 \times m_2 = -1 )
Finding the Equation of a Perpendicular Line
- Identify the gradient (( m )) of the given line from the standard form ( y = mx + c ).
- Calculate the perpendicular gradient ( m_1 ) using the relationship ( m_1 = -\frac{1}{m_2} ).
- Use the point-slope form with the perpendicular gradient and a given point ((x_1, y_1)).
- Equation: ( y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) )
- Simplify the equation to the standard form ( y = mx + c ).
Important Considerations
- Ensure the given line's equation is in gradient-intercept form (( y = mx + c )).
- Perpendicular lines have gradients that multiply to (-1).
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