Linear Graphs & Gradients: WJEC GCSE Higher November 2016 Unit 2 Q6

Higher November 2016 Unit 2 Q6

WJECHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

(a) The diagram below shows the graph of a straight line for values of \(x\) from −3 to 3.

(i) Write down the gradient of the above line. [1]

(ii) Write down the equation of the line in the form \(y = mx + c\), where \(m\) and \(c\) are whole numbers. [2]

(b) Without drawing, show that the line \(2y = 5x - 3\) is parallel to the line \(4y = 10x + 7\).
You must show working to support your answer. [2]

Mark scheme (a)

Scheme	Marks	Comments
(i) 2	B1	Accept 12/6 or equivalent. The correct gradient has to be unambiguously shown. \(y = 2x + 4\) is B0. Allow e.g. \(y =\) 2 \(x + 4\) for B1.
(ii) \(y = 2x + 4\)	B2	F.T. ‘their gradient’ from (a) only if a whole number. B1 for \(y = 2x \pm\) k. B1 for \(y =\) k\(x\) + 4. B1 for 2x +4 (‘y=’ missing)

Mark scheme (b)

Scheme	Marks	Comments
(Both have) equal gradients of 2·5.	B2	Accept equivalent of 2·5. Accept \(y = 2{\cdot}5x - 1{\cdot}5\) AND \(y = 2{\cdot}5x + 1{\cdot}75\) for B2 unless a contradiction is seen. B1 for stating ‘equal gradients’ but not given as 2·5. B1 for sight of 2·5, or equivalent, but no mention of gradient. Also Correctly rewriting the equation(s) such that they show equal corresponding x and y coefficients, e.g. 2y = 5x – 3 and 2y = 5x + 3·5 gains a B1. In this case they need to make a further statement to show an understanding of gradients to gain 2^nd B1.