5. straight line graphs Flashcards
1
Q
line equations
A
y= mx+c
or
y- y1 = m(x - x1)
2
Q
gradient of a line
A
y2 - y1/ x2 - x1
3
Q
parallel lines have …. gradient
A
same
4
Q
perpendicular lines have …. gradients
ex
line 1 gradient m
A
negative reciprocal
ex
line 2 gradient: -1/m
5
Q
distance of 2 coordinates formula
A
d= root (x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2