Using y - y₁ = m(x - x₁): Fluency & Practice

Mathematics
Grade 6
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focused on practicing and understanding the use of the formula y - y₁ = m(x - x₁) to find the equation of a line given a point and a gradient.

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Using y - y₁ = m(x - x₁): Fluency & Practice

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Given a point (3, 2) and a gradient m = 4, write the equation of the line using y - y₁ = m(x - x₁).
[2 marks]
2.
Plot the line that passes through the point (1, -1) with a gradient of -2 on the grid.
[3 marks]
3.
Calculate the equation of the line passing through (0, 5) with a gradient of 3.
[2 marks]
4.
Construct a line on the grid that passes through (2, 3) and has a gradient of -1/2.
[3 marks]
5.
Write the equation of a line passing through (4, -2) with a gradient of 0 (horizontal line).
[2 marks]
6.
Plot the line passing through (-1, 0) with gradient 2/3 on the grid.
[3 marks]
7.
Find the equation of the line that passes through (5, 7) and has a gradient of -3.
[2 marks]
8.
Construct a line on the grid that passes through (0, 0) with a gradient of 1/2.
[3 marks]
9.
Determine the equation of a line passing through (2, -3) with gradient 0.5.
[2 marks]
10.
Plot and draw the line that passes through (-2, 4) with a gradient of 2 on the grid.
[3 marks]
11.
A line passes through (1, 1) and has a gradient of -1/3. Write its equation.
[2 marks]
12.
Identify and correct the mistake: A student writes y + 2 = 2(x - 3) for a line through (3, -2) with gradient 2.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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