Zero: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
Year 9
12 questions
~24 mins
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This worksheet explores the concept of zero in the context of gradients and slopes from graphs. Students will practice identifying, calculating, and applying zero gradients in various scenarios.
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Zero: Problem Solving & Reasoning
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Practice Questions
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the gradient of a horizontal line that passes through points (2, 5) and (8, 5).
[2 marks]2.
Determine the slope of a line passing through (0, 3) and (4, 3).
[2 marks]3.
On the graph, plot the line with slope 0 passing through (1, 4).
[3 marks]4.
A line passes through points (2, 7) and (5, 7). What is its slope?
[2 marks]5.
Construct a line on the grid with a slope of zero passing through (3, 2).
[3 marks]6.
A flagpole is vertical. What is the slope of its shadow on the ground? Explain your reasoning.
[4 marks]7.
Identify the error: A student claims the slope of a horizontal line is always 1. Find and correct the mistake.
[4 marks]8.
Given the line passing through (1, 5) and (4, 5), find the slope and interpret its meaning in context.
[2 marks]9.
Plot the graph of y=0. What does this line represent?
[3 marks]10.
A road has a constant slope of zero. Describe its incline and what this means for vehicles traveling on it.
[4 marks]11.
Determine the slope of the line passing through (2, 3) and (2, 8). What is special about this line?
[2 marks]12.
Which of the following lines has a slope of zero?
A) y=4
B) y=-2x + 3
C) x=5
D) y=2x - 1
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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