y = mx + c: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 6
13 questions
~26 mins
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A worksheet addressing common errors and misconceptions related to plotting and understanding the linear equation y = mx + c, with practice and reasoning questions.

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y = mx + c: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 6
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Given the equation y = 3x + 2, complete the table for x = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2.
[3 marks]
2.
Plot the points for y = -x + 4 when x = 0, 1, 2, 3.
[3 marks]
3.
Identify the error: The student plots y = 2x + 1 but uses y = 2x - 1 in their graph. Explain the mistake.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions with detailed explanations.
1.
A line has the equation y = -2x + 5. Find the y-value when x = 4, and explain how the slope affects the growth of the line.
[4 marks]
2.
The teacher claims that the equation y = 0.5x + 1 has a positive slope. Is this correct? Justify your answer.
[3 marks]
3.
A graph shows a line passing through (0, -3) and (2, 1). What is the slope? Show your working.
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Solve these context-based problems.
1.
A car rental company charges a fixed fee of $50 plus $20 per day. Write the equation for the total cost y in terms of days x. If a customer rents a car for 5 days, how much will it cost? Show your work.
[4 marks]
2.
A gardener plants flowers along a path. The number of flowers = 10 per meter + 5. Write an equation for total flowers (y) based on meters (x). How many flowers are needed for a 7-meter path?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced questions.
1.
Construct a line with slope -3 and y-intercept 4. Write the equation and plot the points for x = -1, 0, 1.
[4 marks]
2.
Identify and correct the mistake: A student says, 'Since y = 4x + 2, the line is horizontal.' Is this correct? Explain.
[3 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Answer the following variety of questions on y = mx + c.
1.
Plot the points for y = 2x - 1 when x = -2, 0, 2.
[3 marks]
2.
A line passes through (1, 4) and has a slope of -2. Write its equation.
[3 marks]
3.
Identify the error: A student claims that because y = 5x + 0, the line passes through the origin. Is this true? Why or why not?
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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