Finding Equations: Fluency & Practice

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focused on finding the equations of lines parallel to a given line. It develops procedural skills and problem-solving strategies for GCSE Higher students.

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Finding Equations: Fluency & Practice

Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Higher
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Grade GCSE Higher
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Find the equation of a line that is parallel to y = 3x + 2 and passes through the point (4, 5).
[3 marks]
2.
Determine the equation of a line parallel to 2x - y = 4 that passes through the point (1, -2).
[3 marks]
3.
Calculate the gradient of the line y = - x + 7.
[2 marks]
4.
Construct a line parallel to y = 4x - 3 that passes through the point (0, 2). Write its equation.
[3 marks]
5.
A line has the equation y = 2x + 5. Find the equation of a parallel line passing through the point (-1, 4).
[3 marks]
6.
A line passes through (2, 3) and is parallel to y = -2x + 1. Find its equation.
[3 marks]
7.
Plot the graph of y = 2x on the grid provided. Draw a line parallel to it passing through (1, 4).
[4 marks]
8.
Construct a triangle with vertices at (0,0), (2,4), and (4,0). Draw a line parallel to the base and passing through the midpoint of the hypotenuse. Write its equation.
[4 marks]
9.
A line with equation y = -x + 3 is extended. Find the equation of a line parallel to it that passes through (3, -2).
[3 marks]
10.
Identify and correct the mistake in the following: The line y = 5x - 4 passes through (0, -4) but the student states its parallel line through (2, 6) is y = 5x + 4.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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