Linear Graphs Practice Questions

Question 1

5 marks

The equation of a straight line is y=2x−3y = 2x - 3.

(a)

Complete the table of values for y=2x−3y = 2x - 3.

xx −1-1 00 11 22 33 44
yy −3-3 33
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y=2x−3y = 2x - 3 for values of xx from −1-1 to 44.

-11234Oxy531-1-3-5

(c)

Use your graph to find the value of xx when y=2y = 2.

Question 2

3 marks

Use the grid below for this question.

-4-224Oxy42-2-4

(a)

On the grid, draw the line with equation y=−2y = -2.

(b)

On the grid, draw the line with equation x=3x = 3.

(c)

Write down the coordinates of the point where your two lines cross.

Question 3

3 marks

Here are the equations of two straight lines.

L1:  y=4x+3L_1: \; y = 4x + 3

L2:  y=2−5xL_2: \; y = 2 - 5x

(a)

Write down the gradient of L1L_1.

(b)

Write down the coordinates of the point where L1L_1 crosses the yy-axis.

(c)

Write down the gradient of L2L_2.