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Solution

Let's go through the questions one by one based on the image you uploaded. I'll provide the solutions in detail.

Questions 1-5 (Based on the first graph):

  1. What are the coordinates of point B?

    • Answer: To find the coordinates of point B, locate it on the graph. It appears to be at (4, -2).
  2. What point is on the x-axis?

    • Answer: A point on the x-axis will have a y-coordinate of 0. From the graph, point D seems to be on the x-axis at (2, 0).
  3. At what quadrant or axis is point C located?

    • Answer: Point C is in the third quadrant since both its x and y coordinates are negative. Its approximate location is (-3, -4).
  4. What is the gradient of line AE?

    • Answer: To find the gradient (slope) of line AE, use the formula: Gradient=ΔyΔx=y2y1x2x1\text{Gradient} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} For points A (6, 3) and E (0, -1): Gradient=3(1)60=46=23\text{Gradient} = \frac{3 - (-1)}{6 - 0} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} So, the gradient is 23\frac{2}{3}.
  5. What is the gradient of the line parallel to the x-axis?

    • Answer: A line parallel to the x-axis has a gradient (slope) of 0, because there is no change in the y-value as x changes.

Questions 6-11 (Based on the second graph and equation):

  1. What is the value of yy when x=3x = 3?

    • Answer: Using the equation y=3x5y = 3x - 5: y=3(3)5=95=4y = 3(3) - 5 = 9 - 5 = 4 So, y=4y = 4 when x=3x = 3.
  2. What is the gradient of the line?

    • Answer: The given equation is y=3x5y = 3x - 5. The coefficient of xx (which is 3) is the gradient of the line. Thus, the gradient is 3.
  3. At what value of yy does the line intersect the y-axis?

    • Answer: The y-intercept occurs when x=0x = 0. Substituting into the equation: y=3(0)5=5y = 3(0) - 5 = -5 So, the line intersects the y-axis at y=5y = -5.
  4. At what value of xx does the line intersect the x-axis?

    • Answer: The x-intercept occurs when y=0y = 0. Set y=0y = 0 in the equation: 0=3x5    3x=5    x=530 = 3x - 5 \implies 3x = 5 \implies x = \frac{5}{3} So, the line intersects the x-axis at x=53x = \frac{5}{3}.
  5. Which of the axes will the graph of the line y=3y = -3 be parallel to?

    • Answer: The line y=3y = -3 is a horizontal line, meaning it is parallel to the x-axis.
  6. What is the equation of the line whose gradient is 12\frac{1}{2} and y-intercept is at 3-3?

    • Answer: The equation of a line is given by: y=mx+cy = mx + c where mm is the gradient and cc is the y-intercept. Substituting m=12m = \frac{1}{2} and c=3c = -3: y=12x3y = \frac{1}{2}x - 3 So, the equation of the line is y=12x3y = \frac{1}{2}x - 3.

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Here are 5 follow-up questions based on the above:

  1. What is the significance of the gradient of a line in geometry?
  2. How can you determine if two lines are parallel by comparing their gradients?
  3. What is the general equation of a line, and what do its components represent?
  4. How do you calculate the x-intercept and y-intercept of a linear equation?
  5. What is the relationship between horizontal lines and their gradients?

Tip: To quickly find intercepts from a linear equation in standard form, substitute x=0x = 0 for the y-intercept and y=0y = 0 for the x-intercept.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Linear Equations
Slopes and Gradients

Formulas

Gradient (slope) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Equation of a line: y = mx + c

Theorems

Properties of parallel and perpendicular lines
Intercepts of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9