Te reo Māori terms
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Resources
- CorbettMaths on x- and y-interceptsQuestions PDF · Answers
- Beta: Plotting co-ordinates, Ex 13.01, pgs 230 & 231
- Beta: Drawing line from equation, Ex 13.02, pg 233
- Beta: Gradients, Ex 13.03 to Ex 13.06, pgs 235 & 239
- Beta: Intercept of lines, Ex 13.07 to Ex 13.08, pgs 240 & 241
- Beta: Horizontal and vertical lines, Ex 13.09, pg 243
- Beta: Applying straight-line rules, Ex 13.10, pgs 244 to 246
Terminology
- Intercept
- x-intercept
- y-intercept
- Axis crossing
- Linear equation
- Gradient
- y = mx + c
- Constant term
Task goals
- Find the y-intercept from a linear equation by identifying the constant term or setting $x=0$.
- Find the x-intercept from a linear equation by setting $y=0$ and solving for $x$.
- Interpret x- and y-intercepts as key points where lines cross the axes.
- Use intercepts to sketch and understand the behaviour of linear graphs.
- Apply intercepts to solve real-world problems involving linear relationships.
Key skills
- x-intercept
- y-intercept
- Intercepts
- Linear graphs
- Coordinates
- Gradient
- Equation of line
Quick stats
- 81 total questions
- 3 difficulty levels
- Answers included
For teachers
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