y = mx + c: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet exploring the linear equation y = mx + c, focusing on plotting, interpreting, and solving problems involving linear graphs for GCSE Higher students.

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y = mx + c: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the value of y when x = 5 for the equation y = 3x + 2.
[2 marks]
2.
Plot the graph of y = -2x + 4 for x values from -3 to 3.
[3 marks]
3.
Rewrite the equation y = 5x - 7 in the form y = mx + c, identifying m and c.
[2 marks]
4.
Given the table: x = 0, 1, 2, 3; y = 4, 7, 10, 13. Find the equation of the line.
[3 marks]
5.
Plot the line y = 2x + 1 on the grid provided.
[3 marks]
6.
A car rental company charges a fixed fee of £50 plus £0.20 per mile. Write an equation for the total cost y in terms of miles x.
[2 marks]
7.
If x = 10 miles, what is the total cost using y = 0.2x + 50?
[2 marks]
8.
Plot the line y = -x + 5 for x from 0 to 4.
[3 marks]
9.
A student makes an error and writes the equation y = 2x + 3 as y = x + 3. Identify and explain the mistake.
[3 marks]
10.
Solve for x: y = 4x - 8, when y = 12.
[2 marks]
11.
Given the equation y = 2x + c, and the point (3, 11) lies on the line, find c.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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