Finding Equations: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on finding equations of lines, targeting common errors and misconceptions for GCSE Higher students.

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Finding Equations: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Find the equation of a line with a gradient of 3 passing through the point (2, 5).
[2 marks]
2.
A line is parallel to the line y = -2x + 4 and passes through the point (1, -3). Write its equation.
[2 marks]
3.
Construct the equation of a line with a gradient of 0.5 and y-intercept at 2.
[2 marks]
4.
A line has the equation y = 4x + 3. Find the equation of a line perpendicular to it passing through (0, 1).
[3 marks]
5.
Identify and correct the mistake in the following line equation: y = 2x + 5, given the line passes through (1, 7) with a gradient of 2.
[3 marks]
6.
A student claims the line y = -x + 4 is parallel to y = -x + 7. Is this correct? Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
7.
Using the point (3, 2) and gradient 0.75, write the equation of the line.
[2 marks]
8.
Derive the equation of a line perpendicular to y = 5x - 2 and passing through (4, 1).
[3 marks]
9.
Plot the graph of y=2x on the grid provided. (Construct the line accordingly.)
[2 marks]
10.
A line with equation y = -0.5x + 4 is moved parallel downward by 3 units. Write the new equation.
[2 marks]
11.
Identify the error in this student's work: They state the line passing through (2,3) with slope 2 is y=2x+1. (Work: y - 3 = 2(x - 2) → y - 3 = 2x - 4 → y=2x - 1).
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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