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Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

28 \(ABC\) is a straight line.

Axes with points A (2, 7), B (8, 12) and C on a straight line, with C beyond B

Point \(A\) has coordinates \((2, 7)\)
Point \(B\) has coordinates \((8, 12)\)

\(BC = \dfrac{1}{2}AB\)

Find the coordinates of point \(C\). (3)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q25

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 The straight line L is shown on the grid.

Grid with x from 0 to 4 and y from 0 to 4. Line L passes through (0, 3) and (4, 0)

Find an equation for L.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\) (3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q22

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSimultaneous Equations

22 \(\mathbf{C}\) is a circle with centre \((0, 0)\)
The straight line with equation \(3x - 2y = 52\) is the tangent to \(\mathbf{C}\) at the point \(P\).

Find the coordinates of \(P\). (4)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

20

Axes with line AB crossing the y-axis at A and the x-axis at B, and line L crossing AB at D

In the diagram
\(A\) is the point \((0, 8)\)
\(B\) is the point \((16, 0)\)

The point \(D\) divides the line segment \(AB\) in the ratio 1 : 3
The line L passes through \(D\).
The gradient of L is \(\sqrt{3}\)

L passes through the point with coordinates \((-2, f)\)

Show that \(f \lt -4\) (5)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsLinear Inequalities

15

(a) On the grid, show by shading, the region that satisfies all of these inequalities.\[x + y \lt 5 \qquad y \gt 1 \qquad x \gt 2 \qquad y \lt 3x - 2\]Label the region R.
Grid with x and y axes from -7 to 7
(4)

Ron says,

“I can remove one of the four inequalities from the grid so that the region R will not change.”

Ron is correct.

(b) Which inequality can be removed so that the region R will not change? (1)

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q7

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 \(ABC\) is a straight line.

Axes with points A (2, 7), B (8, 12) and C on a straight line, with C beyond B

Point \(A\) has coordinates \((2, 7)\)
Point \(B\) has coordinates \((8, 12)\)

\(BC = \dfrac{1}{2}AB\)

Find the coordinates of point \(C\). (3)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q27

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

27 Line L is drawn on the grid.

Grid with x from -4 to 4 and y from -4 to 10. Line L passes through (0, 3) and (2, -1)

Find an equation for line L. (3)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec1 markLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 The graph shows the volume of water, \(V\) litres, in a tank at time \(t\) seconds.

Straight-line graph of Volume (V litres) against Time (t seconds) going down from 20 litres at t = 0 to 0 litres at t = 50

What does the gradient of this graph represent? (1)

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSolving Quadratics

21 The point \(P\) has coordinates \((-4, 5)\)
The point \(Q\) has coordinates \((6, -6)\)

The point \(R\) has coordinates \((k, k + 3)\)

Given that angle \(PRQ\) is a right angle,

find the possible values of \(k\).
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

20 C is the circle with equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 4\)

Find an equation of the tangent to C at the point \((p, 1)\) where \(p \gt 0\)
Give your answer in the form \(y + \sqrt{a}x = b\) where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers.
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

16 \(OBCD\) is a rectangle.
\(DCE\) is a straight line.

Coordinate axes with origin O. Rectangle OBCD with D above the positive x-axis, B below it and C just below the x-axis; the line DC is extended beyond C to E

\(B\) has coordinates \((2, -4)\)
\(E\) has coordinates \((12, -6.5)\)

Work out the coordinates of \(D\).
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec1 markLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 The graph shows the volume of water, \(V\) litres, in a tank at time \(t\) seconds.

Straight-line graph of Volume (V litres) against Time (t seconds) going down from 20 litres at t = 0 to 0 litres at t = 50

What does the gradient of this graph represent? (1)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q25

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 Here is a straight line L drawn on a grid.

Grid with x from -4 to 4 and y from -3 to 7 showing straight line L through (-2, 0), (0, 3) and (2, 6)
(a) Find an equation for L. (3)

M is a different straight line with equation \(\ y = 5x\)

(b) Write down the equation of a straight line parallel to M. (1)

Higher June 2024 Paper 1 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

23 C is a circle with centre (0, 0)
L is a straight line.

The circle C and the line L intersect at the points \(P\) and \(Q\).
The coordinates of \(P\) are (5, 10)
The \(x\) coordinate of \(Q\) is \(-2\)

L has a positive gradient and crosses the \(y\)-axis at the point \((0, k)\)

Find the value of \(k\). (5)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19 On the grid below, draw the graph of \(\ y = 3x - 2\ \) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3 (3)

Blank coordinate grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -9 to 9

Higher June 2024 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

6 Here is a straight line L drawn on a grid.

Grid with x from -4 to 4 and y from -3 to 7; straight line L through (-2, 0) and (0, 3)
(a) Find an equation for L. (3)

M is a different straight line with equation \(y = 5x\)

(b) Write down the equation of a straight line parallel to M. (1)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 3 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

28 The line L is shown on the grid.

Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -3 to 5; straight line L passes through (-1, 5), (0, 3), (2, -1) and (3, -3)

Find an equation for L. (3)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 On the grid, draw the graph of \(\ y = 4x - 1\ \) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 2 (3)

Blank coordinate grid with x from -2 to 2 and y from -10 to 8

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 The straight line L has equation \(2y = 3x - 7\)

Find an equation of the straight line perpendicular to L that passes through \((6, -5)\) (3)

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

9 To cook rice

\[\text{the number of cups of rice } (x) : \text{the number of cups of water } (y) = 4 : 5\]
(a) Use this information to draw a graph to show the relationship between the number of cups of rice and the number of cups of water needed to cook rice.
Grid with Number of cups of rice (x) from 0 to 10 on the horizontal axis and Number of cups of water (y) from 0 to 10 on the vertical axis
(2)
(b)
(i) Find the gradient of the line drawn in part (a). (1)
(ii) Explain what this gradient represents. (1)

Higher November 2023 Paper 3 Q9

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

9 The line L is shown on the grid.

Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -3 to 5; straight line L passes through (-1, 5), (0, 3), (1, 1), (2, -1) and (3, -3)

Find an equation for L. (3)

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

23 A circle has equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 25\)

The point \(P\) with coordinates (−3, 4) lies on the circle.

Alex says that the tangent to the circle at \(P\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point (−8, 0)

Is Alex correct?
You must show how you get your answer. (4)

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 The equation of line \(\mathbf{L}_1\) is \(y = 2x - 5\)
The equation of line \(\mathbf{L}_2\) is \(6y + kx - 12 = 0\)

\(\mathbf{L}_1\) is perpendicular to \(\mathbf{L}_2\)

Find the value of \(k\).
You must show all your working. (3)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

9

Coordinate grid with x and y from -6 to 6, showing the line segment AB with A at (-3, 4) and B at (5, 2)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(B\). (1)
(b) Plot the point with coordinates \((4, -2)\)
Label this point \(C\). (1)
(c) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). (1)
(d) Draw the line with equation \(\ y = -4\) (1)

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 A circle has equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 12.25\)

The point \(P\) lies on the circle.
The coordinates of \(P\) are \((2.1, 2.8)\)

The line L is the tangent to the circle at point \(P\).

Find an equation of L.
Give your answer in the form \(ax + by = c\), where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. (4)

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

9 Here are the equations of two straight lines.

\(y = \dfrac{1}{2}x - 6 \qquad\qquad 6y = 3x + 7\)

Oscar says that these lines are parallel.

Is Oscar correct?
You must give a reason for your answer. (2)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

9

Coordinate grid with x and y from -5 to 5. Point A is marked with a cross at (-1, 2)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(A\). (1)
(b) On the grid, mark with a cross (×) the point (1, 4)
Label this point \(B\). (1)
(c) On the grid, draw the line with equation \(\;y = -3\) (1)

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

20 The centre of a circle is the point with coordinates \((-1, 3)\)

The point \(A\) with coordinates \((6, 8)\) lies on the circle.

Find an equation of the tangent to the circle at \(A\).
Give your answer in the form \(ax + by + c = 0\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. (4)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = 4 - x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 (3)

Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -2 to 7

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

12 The equation of the line \(\mathbf{L}_1\) is \(y = 2x + 3\)
The equation of the line \(\mathbf{L}_2\) is \(5y - 10x + 4 = 0\)

Show that these two lines are parallel. (2)

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q8

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

8 An electricity company charges the same fixed amount for each unit of electricity used.

David uses this graph to work out the total cost of the electricity he has used.

Straight-line graph through the origin of Cost (pounds) from 0 to 20 against Number of units used from 0 to 140; the line passes through (100, 14)
(a) Work out the gradient of the straight line. (2)
(b) What does the gradient of this line represent? (1)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

28 The equation of a straight line \(\mathbf{L}\) is \(y = 3 - 4x\)

(i) Write down the gradient of \(\mathbf{L}\). (1)
(ii) Write down the coordinates of the point where \(\mathbf{L}\) crosses the \(y\)-axis. (1)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q18

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

18 On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = 2x - 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3 (3)

Coordinate grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -7 to 8

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q11

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

11 Here is a sketch of the line L.

Sketch of line L crossing the x-axis at P(-6, 0) and the y-axis at Q(0, 3), with a point R marked further along the line to the upper right

The points \(P(-6, 0)\) and \(Q(0, 3)\) are points on the line L.

The point \(R\) is such that \(PQR\) is a straight line and \(PQ : QR = 2 : 3\)

(a) Find the coordinates of \(R\). (2)
(b) Find an equation of the line that is perpendicular to L and passes through \(Q\). (3)

Higher November 2019 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSimultaneous Equations

25 The straight line L has equation \(3x + 2y = 17\)

The point \(A\) has coordinates (0, 2)
The straight line M is perpendicular to L and passes through \(A\).

Line L crosses the \(y\)-axis at the point \(B\).
Lines L and M intersect at the point \(C\).

Work out the area of triangle \(ABC\).
You must show all your working. (5)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

10

Coordinate grid from -4 to 4 on both axes with the line segment from B(-3, 2) to C(1, -2)
(a) Plot the point with coordinates (3, 2)
Label this point \(A\). (1)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(BC\). (1)

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

21 On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = 2x - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 (3)

A grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -8 to 6

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

16 The straight line \(\mathbf{L}\) has the equation \(3y = 4x + 7\)
The point \(A\) has coordinates \((3, -5)\)

Find an equation of the straight line that is perpendicular to \(\mathbf{L}\) and passes through \(A\). (3)

Higher June 2019 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSimultaneous Equations

10 The graphs with equations \(3y + 2x = \dfrac{1}{2}\) and \(2y - 3x = -\dfrac{113}{12}\) have been drawn on the grid below.

Grid with x from -1 to 3 and y from -3 to 1 showing two straight lines: one with negative gradient crossing the y-axis just above 0, one with positive gradient; they intersect at about (2.25, -1.33)

Using the graphs, find estimates of the solutions of the simultaneous equations

\[3y + 2x = \dfrac{1}{2}\]\[2y - 3x = -\dfrac{113}{12}\]

(2)

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q2

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

2 On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = 2x - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 (3)

Blank grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -8 to 6

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 \(A\) is the point with coordinates (5, 9)
\(B\) is the point with coordinates (\(d\), 15)

The gradient of the line \(AB\) is 3

Work out the value of \(d\). (3)

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSimultaneous Equations

18 The straight line \(\mathbf{L}_1\) passes through the points with coordinates \((4, 6)\) and \((12, 2)\)
The straight line \(\mathbf{L}_2\) passes through the origin and has gradient \(-3\)

The lines \(\mathbf{L}_1\) and \(\mathbf{L}_2\) intersect at point \(P\).

Find the coordinates of \(P\). (4)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

8

Coordinate grid with x and y from -5 to 5 and point A marked with a cross
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(A\). (1)
(b) On the grid, mark with a cross (×) the point (2, 3)
Label this point \(B\). (1)
(c) On the grid, draw the line with equation   \(x = -4\) (1)

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

6 \(A\) is the point with coordinates (5, 9)
\(B\) is the point with coordinates (\(d\), 15)

The gradient of the line \(AB\) is 3

Work out the value of \(d\). (3)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q25

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 On the grid below, draw the graph of  \(y = 1 - 4x\)  for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3 (3)

Grid with x from -4 to 4 and y from -16 to 16

Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 A pattern is made from four identical squares.
The sides of the squares are parallel to the axes.

Four identical overlapping squares in a diagonal staircase pattern on x and y axes. A at (6, 7) is the bottom-left corner of the lowest square, B at (38, 36) is the top-right corner of the highest square, and C is a corner in the middle of the pattern

Point \(A\) has coordinates \((6, 7)\)
Point \(B\) has coordinates \((38, 36)\)
Point \(C\) is marked on the diagram.

Work out the coordinates of \(C\). (5)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q22

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

22 The line L is shown on the grid.

Grid with x from -1 to 5 and y from -7 to 2. Line L passes through (0, -6), (1, -3) and (2, 0)

Find an equation for L. (3)

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19 The point \(P\) has coordinates \((3, 4)\)
The point \(Q\) has coordinates \((a, b)\)

A line perpendicular to \(PQ\) is given by the equation  \(3x + 2y = 7\)

Find an expression for \(b\) in terms of \(a\). (5)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 The distance-time graph shows information about part of a car journey.

Distance-time graph with distance travelled in metres from 0 to 160 against time in seconds from 0 to 8; the curve rises slowly to about 20 m at 4 seconds and then increasingly steeply

Use the graph to estimate the speed of the car at time 5 seconds. (3)

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 The graph shows the volume of liquid (\(L\) litres) in a container at time \(t\) seconds.

Straight line graph of volume L litres (0 to 16) against time t seconds (0 to 8), from (0, 4) to (8, 16)
(a) Find the gradient of the graph. (2)
(b) Explain what this gradient represents. (1)

The graph intersects the volume axis at \(L = 4\)

(c) Explain what this intercept represents. (1)

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

6 A pattern is made from four identical squares.
The sides of the squares are parallel to the axes.

Four identical overlapping squares in a diagonal staircase pattern on x and y axes. A at (6, 7) is the bottom-left corner of the lowest square, B at (38, 36) is the top-right corner of the highest square, and C is a corner in the middle of the pattern

Point \(A\) has coordinates \((6, 7)\)
Point \(B\) has coordinates \((38, 36)\)
Point \(C\) is marked on the diagram.

Work out the coordinates of \(C\). (5)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q3

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

3 The line L is shown on the grid.

Grid with x from -1 to 5 and y from -7 to 2. Line L passes through (0, -6), (1, -3) and (2, 0)

Find an equation for L. (3)

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19

Rectangle ABCD on coordinate axes. Line L passes through A, E on the y-axis and B on the x-axis. Line M passes through A and D, with D on the negative x-axis. C is below the x-axis

\(ABCD\) is a rectangle.

\(A\), \(E\) and \(B\) are points on the straight line L with equation \(x + 2y = 12\)
\(A\) and \(D\) are points on the straight line M.

\(AE = EB\)

Find an equation for M. (4)

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

19 A triangle has vertices \(P\), \(Q\) and \(R\).

The coordinates of \(P\) are \((-3, -6)\)
The coordinates of \(Q\) are \((1, 4)\)
The coordinates of \(R\) are \((5, -2)\)

\(M\) is the midpoint of \(PQ\).
\(N\) is the midpoint of \(QR\).

Prove that \(MN\) is parallel to \(PR\).
You must show each stage of your working. (4)

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsLinear Inequalities

14 On the grid, shade the region that satisfies all these inequalities.

\(y \gt 1 \qquad\quad x + y \lt 5 \qquad\quad y \gt 2x\)

Label the region R. (3)

Blank grid with x and y from -6 to 6

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7

Grid with x from -3 to 10 and y from -3 to 10, with point A marked at (6, -2)
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point \(A\). (1)
(b)
(i) Plot the point with coordinates \((2, 9)\).
Label this point \(B\). (1)
(ii) Does point \(B\) lie on the straight line with equation \(y = 4x + 1\)?
You must show how you get your answer. (1)
(c) On the grid, draw the line with equation \(x = -2\) (1)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q26

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

26 The equation of the line \(L_1\) is \(y = 3x - 2\)
The equation of the line \(L_2\) is \(3y - 9x + 5 = 0\)

Show that these two lines are parallel. (2)

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

23 L is the circle with equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 4\)

\(P\left(\dfrac{3}{2}, \dfrac{\sqrt{7}}{2}\right)\) is a point on L.

Find an equation of the tangent to L at the point \(P\). (3)

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

18

Coordinate axes with rhombus ABCD in the first quadrant; A top left, B top right, C bottom right, D bottom left

\(ABCD\) is a rhombus.
The coordinates of \(A\) are \((5, 11)\)
The equation of the diagonal \(DB\) is \(y = \dfrac{1}{2}x + 6\)

Find an equation of the diagonal \(AC\). (4)

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

6 The equation of the line \(L_1\) is \(y = 3x - 2\)
The equation of the line \(L_2\) is \(3y - 9x + 5 = 0\)

Show that these two lines are parallel. (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 The straight line L has equation \(4x + y = 7\)

Find an equation of the straight line perpendicular to L that passes through \((-8, 3)\). (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

21

(a) Complete the table of values for \(x + y = 4\)
\(x\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)30
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(x + y = 4\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4
Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from 0 to 5
(2)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q11

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

11 \(Q\), \(R\) and \(S\) are points on a grid.

\(Q\) is the point with coordinates (106, 103)
\(R\) is the point with coordinates (106, 105)
\(S\) is the point with coordinates (104, 105.5)

\(P\) and \(A\) are two other points on the grid such that

 \(R\) is the midpoint of \(PQ\)
 \(S\) is the midpoint of \(PA\)

Work out the coordinates of the point \(A\). (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q2

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

2

Grid with x and y from 0 to 7 showing point A at (2, 1) and point B at (0, 5)
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point A. (1)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the point B. (1)
(c) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of AB. (1)
(d) On the grid, mark with a cross (\(\times\)) a point C so that ABC is an isosceles triangle.
Label this point C. (1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

20

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 8 - 2x\)
\(x\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)60
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 8 - 2x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4
Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -2 to 11
(2)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 \(AB\) is a line segment.

The midpoint of the line segment \(AB\) has coordinates (3, 5)
Point \(A\) has coordinates (9, 2)

(a) Work out the coordinates of point \(B\). (2)
(b) Work out an equation of the straight line that passes through (9, 2) and (3, 5) (3)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7

Coordinate grid with x from -8 to 5 and y from -3 to 6

The points \((-3, -1)\), \((-2, 2)\) and \((3, 2)\) are three vertices of a parallelogram.

Find the coordinates of the fourth vertex of the parallelogram. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 2 Q7

7 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 8 - 2x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4

Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -2 to 11

(3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2016 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

17

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 2x + 3\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 5
\(x\)012345
\(y\)59
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x + 3\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 5
Grid with x from 0 to 5 and y from 0 to 15
(2)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

10

Axes showing point P (5, 7) and point M (1, 2.5)

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Point \(P\) has coordinates (5, 7).
Point \(M\) has coordinates (1, 2.5).

Point \(M\) is the midpoint of the line \(PQ\).

Find the coordinates of point \(Q\). (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 \(\mathbf{L}_1\) and \(\mathbf{L}_2\) are parallel lines.

The equation of \(\mathbf{L}_1\) is \(y = 3x + 2\)

\(\mathbf{L}_2\) passes through the point (3, 4).

Find an equation for \(\mathbf{L}_2\). (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 The line \(\mathbf{N}\) is drawn below.

Grid with x and y from -4 to 4 showing straight line N through (0, -2) and (1, 1)

Find an equation of the line perpendicular to line \(\mathbf{N}\) that passes through the point (0, 1). (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 \(A\) and \(B\) are two points.

Point \(A\) has coordinates \((-2, 4)\).
Point \(B\) has coordinates (8, 9).

\(C\) is the midpoint of the line segment \(AB\).

(a) Find the coordinates of \(C\). (2)

\(D\) is the point with coordinates (100, 56).

*(b) Does point \(D\) lie on the straight line that passes through \(A\) and \(B\)?
You must show how you work out your answer. (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 2 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 The points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) lie in order on a straight line.

The coordinates of \(A\) are (2, 5)
The coordinates of \(B\) are \((4, p)\)
The coordinates of \(C\) are \((q, 17)\)

Given that \(AC = 4AB\), find the values of \(p\) and \(q\). (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 1 Q11

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

11

Coordinate grid from −4 to 4 on both axes with points A and B marked with crosses
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point \(A\). (1)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the point \(B\). (1)
(c) On the grid, mark with a cross (×) the point \((-3, -1)\).
Label this point \(C\). (1)
(d) On the grid, draw the line \(x = 3\) (1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3 (4)

Empty grid

1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

*24 \(A\) is the point with coordinates (1, 3)
\(B\) is the point with coordinates \((4, -1)\)

The straight line \(\mathbf{L}\) goes through both \(A\) and \(B\).

Is the line with equation \(2y = 3x - 4\) perpendicular to line \(\mathbf{L}\)?
You must show how you got your answer. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 2 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3

Blank square grid with no axes

(4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 2 Q8

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

8

Coordinate grid from 0 to 6 on both axes with points A (1, 3), B and C marked
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(C\). (1)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). (1)
(c) On the grid, mark with a cross (×) the point \(D\) so that \(ABCD\) is a square.
Label this point \(D\). (1)

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 1 Q19

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19 The diagram shows a straight line, \(\mathrm{L}_1\), drawn on a grid.

Grid with x from -6 to 6 and y from -2 to 8 showing the straight line L1 through (-6, 0), (0, 3) and (6, 6)

A straight line, \(\mathrm{L}_2\), is parallel to the straight line \(\mathrm{L}_1\) and passes through the point \((0, -5)\).

Find an equation of the straight line \(\mathrm{L}_2\). (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19 Here is a cuboid drawn on a 3-D grid.

Cuboid on a 3-D grid with one vertex at O; the x axis is marked to 6, the y axis to 4 and the z axis to 3; P is the vertex opposite O

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(P\) is a vertex of the cuboid.

\(T\) divides the line \(OP\) in the ratio \(1 : 2\)

Find the coordinates of \(T\). (2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

16

Grid with x and y from -6 to 6 showing point S marked with a cross and a vertical line L
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point S. (1)

The coordinates of the point T are \((-3, 2)\).

(b) On the grid, mark this point with a cross (×).
Label the point T. (1)
(c) Write down an equation of the line L. (1)

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 2 Q1

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

1 The point \(A\) has coordinates (2, 3).
The point \(B\) has coordinates (6, 8).

Axes with point A(2, 3) and point B(6, 8) marked

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(M\) is the midpoint of the line \(AB\).

Find the coordinates of \(M\). (2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 1 Q26

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

26 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 2

Blank square grid

(4)

1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

*25 A and B are straight lines.

Line A has equation \(2y = 3x + 8\)
Line B goes through the points \((-1, 2)\) and (2, 8)

Do lines A and B intersect?
You must show all your working. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 \(AB\) is a line segment.

\(A\) is the point with coordinates (3, 6, 7).
The midpoint of \(AB\) has coordinates \((-2, 2, 5)\).

Find the coordinates of \(B\). (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 2 (4)

Blank square grid

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 2 Q11

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

11 Here is a coordinate grid.

Grid with x and y from 0 to 10 showing points L (2, 1) and M marked with crosses
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point M. (1)

LM is the shortest side of an isosceles triangle.

(b) Mark with a cross (×) a point N, so that LNM is an isosceles triangle. (2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 1 Q29

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

29

Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -1 to 8

On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 5\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

13

Axes with points A(-1, 2) and B(7, 5) marked

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(A\) is the point \((-1, 2)\)
\(B\) is the point (7, 5)

(a) Find the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). (2)

\(P\) is the point \((-4, 4)\)
\(Q\) is the point \((1, -5)\)

(b) Find the gradient of \(PQ\). (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{1}{2}x + 5\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 (3)

Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -1 to 8

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

9

Grid with x and y from -6 to 6 showing point A marked with a cross
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of the point A.
(ii) On the grid, mark with a cross (X) the point with coordinates (5, 2).
Label this point B.
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the line with equation \(y = 3\) (1)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 2 Q22

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

22

Blank coordinate grid, x and y from -4 to 4
(a) On the grid above, draw the line \(x = 3\) (1)
Blank coordinate grid, x and y from -4 to 4
(b) On this grid, draw the line \(y = x\) (1)
Grid with a straight line through (-2, 0) and (0, 3)
(c) Find the gradient of the straight line drawn on this grid. (2)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 1 Q11

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

11

Coordinate grid from -5 to 5 on both axes with points G and H marked
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of the point \(G\).
(ii) Write down the coordinates of the point \(H\). (2)
(b) Find the coordinates of the midpoint of \(GH\). (2)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 1 Q4

4

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 2x + 5\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)012
\(y\)15
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x + 5\) for values of \(x\) from \(x = -2\) to \(x = 2\)
Grid with x from -2 to 2 and y from -2 to 10
(2)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 1 Q23

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

23

Square ABCD with A on the positive x-axis and D on the positive y-axis; the line BA extended meets the negative y-axis at P

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) is a square.
\(P\) and \(D\) are points on the \(y\)-axis.
\(A\) is a point on the \(x\)-axis.
\(PAB\) is a straight line.

The equation of the line that passes through the points \(A\) and \(D\) is \(y = -2x + 6\)

Find the length of \(PD\). (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 1 Q11

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

11

Coordinate grid from -6 to 6 with points P, Q and R marked
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point \(P\). (1)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the point \(R\). (1)

\(P\), \(Q\) and \(R\) are three vertices of a parallelogram.

(c) Write down the coordinates of the fourth vertex of this parallelogram. (1)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

21 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x - 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 3 (3)

Blank grid: x from -1 to 3, y from -6 to 8

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

5

Coordinate grid from -5 to 5 with points A and B marked
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of the point \(A\).
(ii) Write down the coordinates of the point \(B\). (2)
(b) On the grid, mark with a cross (\(\times\)) the point (3, \(-4\)).
Label this point \(C\). (1)

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 2 Q4

4 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x - 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 3 (3)

Grid with x from -1 to 3 and y from -6 to 8

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q24

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24

(a) Write down the equation of a straight line parallel to \(\quad y - 2x = 9\) [1 mark]
(b) A straight line
  • has gradient 5
  • passes through the point (3, 7)

Circle the equation of the line. [1 mark]

  • \(y = 3x - 2\)
  • \(y = 3x + 7\)
  • \(y = 5x\)
  • \(y = 5x - 8\)

Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

22 Here is a sketch of straight line \(EG\).

Sketch of axes with a straight line from E (−18, 9) to G (6, 3)

\(F\) is a point on \(EG\) such that \(\quad EF = \dfrac{1}{3}EG\)

Work out the coordinates of \(F\). [3 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q21

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

21 A circle with centre \(O\) and radius \(\sqrt{45}\) has a tangent drawn at point \(P(6, -3)\)

Circle centre O at the origin with a tangent line touching the circle at P(6, −3)

Not drawn accurately

(a) Write down the equation of the circle. [1 mark]
(b) Work out the equation of the tangent.

Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\) [4 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q11

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

11

(a) Write down the equation of a straight line parallel to \(\quad y - 2x = 9\) [1 mark]
(b) A straight line
  • has gradient 5
  • passes through the point (3, 7)

Circle the equation of the line. [1 mark]

  • \(y = 3x - 2\)
  • \(y = 3x + 7\)
  • \(y = 5x\)
  • \(y = 5x - 8\)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q2

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

2 Here are lines A and B.

Grid with x from −1 to 4 and y from 0 to 4. Line A is the vertical line through x = 3. Line B is the horizontal line through y = 2

Complete these statements. [2 marks]

The equation of line A is \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

The gradient of line B is \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q25

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 A triangle is drawn using the lines

\(y = x\)
\(x = -2\)
\(y = 4\)

Empty coordinate grid with x from −6 to 6 and y from −6 to 6

Work out the coordinates of the three vertices of the triangle. [4 marks]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q18

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

18 \(J\,(0, 12)\) and \(K\,(5, 10)\) are points on the straight line \(JKLM\).

Axes with origin O. A straight line goes down from J (0, 12) on the y-axis through K (5, 10), then L, then M

Not drawn accurately

\(JK = KL = LM\)

Work out the coordinates of \(M\). [3 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec6 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17

(a) A circle has centre (0, 0) and circumference \(36\pi\)

Work out the equation of the circle. [2 marks]

(b) Point \(J\) has coordinates (15, 0) and point \(K\) has coordinates (30, −5)

Work out the equation of the straight line through \(J\) and \(K\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 Straight line \(LM\) has equation \(\quad y = 4x - 7\)

Straight line \(ST\) has equation \(\quad y = \dfrac{9 - x}{4}\)

Are the lines \(LM\) and \(ST\) perpendicular?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q8

8 A triangle is drawn using the lines

\(y = x\)
\(x = -2\)
\(y = 4\)

Empty coordinate grid with x from −6 to 6 and y from −6 to 6

Work out the coordinates of the three vertices of the triangle. [4 marks]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

23

(a) Here is a sketch of the graph \(\quad y = -2x + 6\)
Sketch of a straight line with negative gradient crossing the y-axis at C and the x-axis at D

Complete the coordinates of \(C\) and \(D\). [2 marks]

\(C\) ( 0 , \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\) )    \(D\) ( \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\) , 0 )

(b) Here is a sketch of a quadratic graph.
Sketch of an n-shaped quadratic curve crossing the x-axis at −2 and 8 and the y-axis at 5, with turning point T

Complete the following statements. [2 marks]

The value of the \(\boldsymbol{y}\)-intercept is \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

The \(\boldsymbol{x}\)-coordinate of the turning point, \(T\), is \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q15

AQAHigherCurrent spec7 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 A straight line passes through points \(A\,(-5, 9)\), \(B\) and \(C\,(3, -7)\).

Straight line with negative gradient through A (−5, 9), B and C (3, −7), with B between A and C

Not drawn accurately

(a) \(AB : BC = 1 : 3\)

Work out the coordinates of point \(B\). [3 marks]

(b) Work out the equation of the line perpendicular to \(AC\) that passes through \(C\). [4 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSubstitution

14 A graph passes through the points \((3, 15)\) and \((7, w)\)

(a) Assume that the equation of the graph has the form \(\quad y = x^2 + c\)

Work out the value of \(w\) that this would give. [3 marks]

(b) In fact, the graph is a straight line.

What does this mean about the actual value of \(w\)?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • It must be the same as the value in part (a)
  • It must be different to the value in part (a)
  • It is impossible to tell

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q11

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

11 Here is a table of values for the equation \(\quad y = 3x + 1\)

\(x\)1234
\(y\)471013
(a) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 3x + 1 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from 1 to 4 [2 marks]
Grid with x-axis from 0 to 4 and y-axis from 0 to 14 (labelled in steps of 2), with small squares
(b) Work out the value of \(y\) when \(\; x = 2.5\) [2 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q8

8 A lion is sprinting in a straight line away from its den.

The graph shows the lion’s distance from the den.

Graph of distance from the den (metres, 0 to 125) against time (seconds, 0 to 5): a straight line from (0, 30) to (5, 120)

Work out the speed of the lion in metres per second. [3 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q7

7 Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 1 - \dfrac{1}{2}x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 [3 marks]

Coordinate grid with x from −2 to 4 and y from −4 to 4

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q5

5

(a) Here is a sketch of the graph \(\quad y = -2x + 6\)
Sketch of a straight line with negative gradient crossing the y-axis at C and the x-axis at D

Complete the coordinates of \(C\) and \(D\). [2 marks]

\(C\,(\ 0\ ,\ \_\_\_\_\_\ ) \qquad D\,(\ \_\_\_\_\_\ ,\ 0\ )\)

(b) Here is a sketch of a quadratic graph.
Sketch of an n-shaped quadratic curve crossing the x-axis at −2 and 8 and the y-axis at 5, with turning point T

Complete the following statements. [2 marks]

The value of the \(y\)-intercept is ______
The \(x\)-coordinate of the turning point, \(T\), is ______

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q5

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

5

(a) Here are four lines on a square grid.
Square grid with four line segments: line P (steep, up 2 squares across 1), line Q (up 1 across 2), line R (horizontal) and line S (up 1 across 2)

Which two lines are parallel? [1 mark]

line \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\) and line \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

(b) Here is a different grid.
Grid with x-axis from 0 to 3 and y-axis from 0 to 3

There are four points on this grid that each have

both coordinates that are whole numbers
and
\(x\)-coordinate \(+\) \(y\)-coordinate \(= 3\)

Plot the four points on the grid. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q29

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

29 A straight line passes through (3, 14) and (12, 32)

Work out the equation of the line.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [3 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 On the grid, draw the graph of \(\quad y = 2x - 6 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 5 [3 marks]

Blank coordinate grid, x from −2 to 5 and y from −10 to 10

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q13

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

13 A straight line passes through (3, 14) and (12, 32)

Work out the equation of the line.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [3 marks]

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 Points \(P\), \(Q\) and \(R\) (8, 22) form a triangle.

Axes with origin 0. P is on the y-axis, Q is to the right of P on a horizontal line, R (8, 22) is above, with a right angle at R

Not drawn accurately

\(PQ\) is a horizontal line, with \(P\) on the \(y\)-axis.

Angle \(PRQ\) is a right angle.

The gradient of \(PR\) is 2

Work out the coordinates of \(Q\). [5 marks]

Higher June 2023 Paper 2 Q16

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

16 Line A

has equation \(\quad y = ax - 1\)
passes through the point (7, 13)

Line B has equation \(\quad 5y - 3x = 4\)

Show that line A has a greater gradient than line B. [3 marks]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q26

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

26 \(P\) and \(Q\) are points.

The \(x\)-coordinate of \(Q\) is 4 more than the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\).
The \(y\)-coordinate of \(Q\) is 5 less than the \(y\)-coordinate of \(P\).

Work out the gradient of the straight line through \(P\) and \(Q\). [2 marks]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q25

25 A tank contains 40 litres of water.

(a) Water leaks out of the tank at a rate of 1.2 litres per minute.

The leak is stopped after 20 minutes.

Show that, when the leak is stopped, the tank contains 16 litres of water. [1 mark]

(b) The tank is refilled with water from a tap.

The graph shows the amount of water in the tank after the leak is stopped.

Graph of water in tank (litres) against time (minutes): level at 16 litres from 0 to 3 minutes, then a straight line rising to 40 litres at 15 minutes

Complete this report by writing a number in each answer space. [3 marks]

Report
\(\ldots\ldots\) minutes after the leak is stopped, the tap starts to refill the tank.
The rate at which the tank refills is \(\ldots\ldots\) litres per minute.

Higher November 2022 Paper 1 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

22 (4, 8) is a point on a circle, centre \(O\).

The tangent at (4, 8) intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(P\).

Circle centred at the origin O with the point (4, 8) on it; the tangent at (4, 8) meets the positive x-axis at P

Not drawn accurately

Work out the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\). [5 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 3 Q15

15 A mobile phone takes 2 hours to charge from empty.

When the phone is being charged, the current flow into the phone

  • starts at full current flow (100%)
  • continues at full current flow for a period of time
  • gradually decreases until the phone is fully charged.

This is shown on Graph A below.

Graph A

Graph A: current flow (%) against charge time (minutes) from 0 to 120. Horizontal at 100% from 0 to about 26 minutes, then decreasing steeply to about 40% at 36 minutes and gradually towards 0 at 120 minutes
Graph B shows the percentage charge in the phone when charging from empty.

Graph B

Graph B: charge in phone (%) against charge time (minutes) from 0 to 120. A curve rising almost linearly from 0, reaching about 85% at 40 minutes and levelling off towards 100% at 120 minutes

Megan’s phone is empty of charge.

She starts to charge her phone at 10.00 am

(a) Using Graph A,

estimate the time when the current flow starts to decrease. [2 marks]

(b) Using Graph A and Graph B,

estimate the percentage charge in the phone when the current flow is 40% [1 mark]

(c) Using Graph B,

estimate the rate of increase in the percentage charge when the phone has 90% charge. [2 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 1 Q14

14 Craig wants to draw a graph, for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3,

where the \(x\)-coordinate and \(y\)-coordinate are always in the ratio \(\quad 2 : 1\)

Here is his graph.

Graph with x from 0 to 3 and y from 0 to 6 showing a straight line from (0, 0) to (3, 6)

Make two criticisms of Craig’s graph. [2 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q11

11 A tank contains 40 litres of water.

(a) Water leaks out of the tank at a rate of 1.2 litres per minute.

The leak is stopped after 20 minutes.

Show that, when the leak is stopped, the tank contains 16 litres of water. [1 mark]

(b) The tank is refilled with water from a tap.

The graph shows the amount of water in the tank after the leak is stopped.

Graph of water in tank (litres) against time (minutes) from 0 to 15: horizontal at 16 litres from 0 to 3 minutes, then a straight line rising to 40 litres at 15 minutes

Complete this report by writing a number in each answer space. [3 marks]

Report

__________ minutes after the leak is stopped, the tap starts to refill the tank.

The rate at which the tank refills is __________ litres per minute.

Higher November 2022 Paper 3 Q9

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

9 P and Q are points.

The \(x\)-coordinate of Q is 4 more than the \(x\)-coordinate of P.
The \(y\)-coordinate of Q is 5 less than the \(y\)-coordinate of P.

Work out the gradient of the straight line through P and Q. [2 marks]

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 A straight line

    is perpendicular to the straight line through (2, 8) and (6, 15)

and

    passes through (0, 9) and (\(x\), 17)

Work out the value of \(x\). [4 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q19

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19

(a) Circle the point that is on the line \(4x + y = 7\) [1 mark]
  • (2, 1)
  • \((2, -1)\)
  • (1, 2)
  • \((-1, 2)\)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the \(y\)-intercept of the line \(y = 3x + 8\) [1 mark]
(c) Work out the gradient of the line \(2y = 10x\) [1 mark]

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q19

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19 \(A\), \(B\), \(C\), \(D\) and \(E\) are points on a straight line.

A straight line sloping down from left to right through points A (5, 26), B (11, 22), C, D and E, in that order, on x and y axes

Not drawn accurately

\(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\) are equally spaced.

\(AD : DE = 2 : 1\)

Work out the coordinates of \(E\). [3 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

16 Here is the graph of \(y = 7 - 3x\)

Grid with x from 0 to 3 and y from 0 to 8, showing the straight line y = 7 − 3x through (0, 7)

Draw the graph of \(y = 2x + 1\) on the grid

and then

work out an approximate solution to \(7 - 3x = 2x + 1\) [3 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q10

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

10 Lines \(AB\) and \(BC\) are shown.

Grid with x from 0 to 11 and y from 0 to 7. A is at (4, 6), B is at (10, 6) and C is at (8, 1). Lines AB and BC are drawn
(a) Write down the coordinates of \(C\). [1 mark]
(b) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). [1 mark]
(c) \(D\) is the point on the grid that makes \(ABCD\) a parallelogram.

Work out the coordinates of \(D\). [1 mark]

(d) Write down the equation of the line passing through \(A\) and \(B\). [1 mark]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q31

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

31 A straight line

has gradient 6
and
passes through the point (3, 19)

Work out the equation of the line.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [3 marks]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q18

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

18 The cost of making a phone call is

a fixed charge
and
a charge per minute.

The costs of phone calls up to 5 minutes are represented by the graph.

Graph of Cost (pence) from 0 to 60 against Length of call (minutes) from 0 to 5. A straight line goes from (0, 20) to (5, 60)
(a) Write down the fixed charge. [1 mark]
(b) Work out the charge per minute. [2 marks]
(c) Work out the cost of a phone call lasting 7 minutes. [2 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q18

18 On the grid, identify the region represented by

\(x \leqslant 5 \qquad y \leqslant 4 \qquad x + y \gt 6\)

Label the region R. [3 marks]

Blank grid with x from 0 to 6 and y from 0 to 6

Higher November 2021 Paper 3 Q16

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

16 \(P\) is the point (2, 14)

\(Q\) is the point (6, 8)

\(R\) is the point (2, 5)

Use gradients to show that angle \(PQR\) is not a right angle. [3 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q13

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

13 A straight line

has gradient 6

and

passes through the point (3, 19)

Work out the equation of the line.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [3 marks]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q30

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

30 Work out the gradient of the straight line through \((-2, 3)\) and \((1, 9)\) [2 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 3 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

28 Line A has equation \(\quad y = 4x - 1\)

Line B is

perpendicular to line A
and
passes through the point (8, 5)

Work out the coordinates of the point where line B intersects the \(x\)-axis. [4 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 3 Q24

24 A and B are points on a curve.

A is (2, 7)     B is (12, 0)

Grid with x from 0 to 12 and y from 0 to 10. A curve starts at (0, 3), rises through A (2, 7) to a maximum of about 9.4 at x = 6, then falls steeply to B (12, 0)
(a) Work out the instantaneous rate of change of \(y\) with respect to \(x\) at point A. [2 marks]
(b) The average rate of change of \(y\) with respect to \(x\) between points A and B is worked out.

Which statement is correct?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • It is positive.
  • It is zero.
  • It is negative.
  • You cannot tell if it is positive or negative.

Higher November 2020 Paper 1 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 Jim buys a plant of height 20 cm

The graph shows how the height of the plant changes during the next 4 days.

Graph of Height, h (cm), from 0 to 35, against Number of days, n, from 0 to 4. A straight line goes from (0, 20) to (4, 32)

Work out a formula for \(h\) in terms of \(n\). [3 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 2 Q12

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 Work out the gradient of the straight line through \((-2, 3)\) and \((1, 9)\) [2 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q29

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

29 The graph shows how much Molly is paid for working for up to 40 hours.

She receives

a basic rate of pay for the first 35 hours worked
a higher rate of pay for the next 5 hours worked.

Graph of pay in £ (0 to 350) against hours worked (0 to 40). A straight line from (0, 0) to (35, 280), then a steeper straight line from (35, 280) to (40, 350)

Work out the difference between the higher rate of pay and the basic rate of pay.

Give your answer in £ per hour. [3 marks]

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

22 (−3, 10) is a point on line L.

(4, 0) and (6, 10) are points on line M.

L and M are parallel.

Sketch of two parallel lines with positive gradient. Line L passes through (−3, 10). Line M passes through (4, 0) and (6, 10)

Not drawn accurately

Work out the equation of line L.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [3 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q18

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

18 Jenny leaves home at 06.00

She runs for 3 hours.

Here is a distance-time graph of her run.

Distance-time graph. Time from 06.00 to 12.00 across, distance from home (km) from 0 to 20 up. Line from (06.00, 0) to (07.30, 14) then to (09.00, 20)
(a) How far from home is she after 3 hours? [1 mark]
(b) For the next hour she rests.

She then gets a bus home.

She arrives home at 11.30

Complete the distance-time graph.

Assume the bus travels at a constant speed. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q17

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 3x - 1 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 3 [3 marks]

Blank grid with x from −1 to 3 and y from −5 to 10

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 The table shows the cost of hiring a concrete mixer for up to 5 days.

Number of days12345
Cost£14£24£34£44£54

Eva hires the concrete mixer for 5 days.

She says,

“The rate is £14 per day because the cost for 1 day is £14”

Is she correct?

Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks]

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q12

12 The graph shows how much Molly is paid for working for up to 40 hours.

She receives

a basic rate of pay for the first 35 hours worked
a higher rate of pay for the next 5 hours worked.

Graph of Pay in pounds (0 to 350) against Hours worked (0 to 40): a straight line from (0, 0) to (35, 280), then a steeper straight line from (35, 280) to (40, 350)

Work out the difference between the higher rate of pay and the basic rate of pay.

Give your answer in £ per hour. [3 marks]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q28

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

28 A straight line

has gradient 4
and
passes through the point (5, 23)

Work out the equation of the line.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [3 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 1 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec6 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

25 \(P\,(4, 8)\) is a point on a circle, centre \(O\).

The tangent at \(P\) intersects the axes at points \(A\) and \(B\).

Axes with origin O. A circle centre O passes through P (4, 8). The tangent at P crosses the x-axis at A and the y-axis at B

Not drawn accurately

(a) Show that the gradient of the tangent is \(-\dfrac{1}{2}\) [2 marks]
(b) Work out the length \(AB\).

Give your answer in the form \(\quad a\sqrt{5} \quad\) where \(a\) is an integer.

You must show your working. [4 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q15

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 Here is line L and the graph of \(\quad y = x - 1\)

The scales of the axes are not shown.

Grid with x and y axes, no scales shown. The line y = x − 1 has positive gradient. Line L has negative gradient and crosses y = x − 1

Work out the equation of line L. [4 marks]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 A line has the equation \(\quad y = x + 3\)

(a) Write down the coordinates of the point where the line intersects the \(y\)-axis. [1 mark]
(b) Write down the coordinates of the point where the line intersects the \(x\)-axis. [1 mark]

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q12

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 A straight line

has gradient 4
and
passes through the point (5, 23)

Work out the equation of the line.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [3 marks]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q7

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 Line \(AB\) is shown on the grid.

\(A\) is the point \((0, 2)\)

\(B\) is the point \((6, 5)\)

Grid with x from 0 to 6 and y from 0 to 6, with line segment AB from (0, 2) to (6, 5)
(a) Work out the coordinates of the midpoint of the line \(AB\). [1 mark]
(b) \(C\) is another point on \(AB\).

\(C\) is closer to \(B\) than to \(A\).

The coordinates of \(C\) are whole numbers.

Work out the coordinates of \(C\). [1 mark]

(c) On the grid above, draw a line from point \((0, 0)\) that is

parallel to \(AB\)
and
two thirds as long as \(AB\).

[2 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q28

28 \(P\) is a point on the circle with equation \(\quad x^2 + y^2 = 80\)

\(P\) has \(x\)-coordinate 4 and is below the \(x\)-axis.

Circle centre O on x and y axes, with a tangent line touching the circle at point P below the x-axis and to the right of the y-axis

Not drawn accurately

Work out the equation of the tangent to the circle at \(P\). [5 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q27

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

27

(a) Show that the lines \(\quad y = 3x + 7 \quad\) and \(\quad 2y - 6x = 8 \quad\) are parallel.

Do not use a graphical method. [3 marks]

(b) Is the point \((-5, -6)\) above, below or on the line \(\quad y = 3x + 7\) ?

Tick one box.

  • Above
  • Below
  • On the line

You must show your working.

Do not use a graphical method. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q26

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

26 \(A\) (0, 2) and \(B\) (6, 5) are points on the straight line \(ABCD\).

Axes with a straight line through A (0, 2), B (6, 5), C and D, in that order

Not drawn accurately

\(AB = BC = CD\)

Work out the coordinates of \(D\). [3 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 The graph of \(\quad y = 4 - x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 5 \(\quad\) is shown on the grid.

(a) On the grid, draw the graph of \(\quad y = 2x - 5 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 5 [3 marks]
Grid with x from -2 to 5 and y from -10 to 10, showing the straight line y = 4 - x from (-2, 6) to (5, -1)
(b) Use your graph to solve \(\quad 2x - 5 = 4 - x\) [1 mark]

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q12

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12 A straight line is drawn on the centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid, 8 squares wide and 7 squares high, with axes x and y and origin 0. A straight line goes from (0, 2) to (8, 6) in grid squares

Fay assumes that the scale is   1 cm represents 1 unit.

(a) Use her assumption to work out the gradient of the line. [1 mark]
(b) In fact, the scale is   1 cm represents 2 units.

Which statement is correct?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • The answer to part (a) is too big
  • The answer to part (a) stays the same
  • The answer to part (a) is too small

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q8

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

8

(a) Show that the lines \(\quad y = 3x + 7 \quad\) and \(\quad 2y - 6x = 8 \quad\) are parallel.

Do not use a graphical method. [3 marks]

(b) Is the point \((-5, -6)\) above, below or on the line \(y = 3x + 7\) ?

Tick one box.

  • Above
  • Below
  • On the line

You must show your working.

Do not use a graphical method. [2 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 \(A\) (0, 2) and \(B\) (6, 5) are points on the straight line \(ABCD\).

Axes with origin O. A straight line goes up from A (0, 2) on the y-axis through B (6, 5), then C, then D

Not drawn accurately

\(AB = BC = CD\)

Work out the coordinates of \(D\). [3 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q28

28 \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are points on the circle \(\quad x^2 + y^2 = 36 \quad\) as shown.

\(A\) is on the \(y\)-axis.
\(B\) is on the \(x\)-axis.
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(AB\).
\(COM\) is a straight line.

Circle centre O on x and y axes. A is where the circle meets the positive y-axis and B where it meets the positive x-axis. M is the midpoint of chord AB, and a dashed line from M through O meets the circle at C in the third quadrant
(a) Show that the coordinates of \(A\) are (0, 6) [1 mark]
(b) Work out the coordinates of \(B\). [1 mark]
(c) Show that the equation of the straight line passing through \(C\), \(O\) and \(M\) is \(\quad y = x\) [2 marks]
(d) Work out the coordinates of \(C\).

Give your answers in surd form. [3 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q25

25 Liquid is leaking out of a container.

The graph shows the depth of the liquid for 60 seconds.

Graph of depth (cm) from 0 to 30 against time (s) from 0 to 60. A decreasing curve starts at about 27 cm at 0 seconds, passes through 15 cm at 10 seconds and ends at about 3.5 cm at 60 seconds

Use the graph to work out an estimate of the rate of decrease of depth at 10 seconds.

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q23

23 Joe draws this graph to identify the region R represented by

\(y \leqslant x + 2 \quad\) and \(\quad y \gt 3 - x \quad\) and \(\quad x \lt 3\)

Grid with x from −3 to 5 and y from −2 to 8. Solid line y = x + 2, dashed line y = 3 − x and solid vertical line x = 3. The label R is placed at about (0.7, 1), below both sloping lines

Make two criticisms of his graph. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 On the grid, draw the graph of \(\quad x + y = 2 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from –3 to 3 [2 marks]

Blank coordinate grid with x from –4 to 4 and y from –6 to 6, axes labelled from –3 to 3 and –5 to 5

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q27

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

27 \(P\,(-1, 4)\) is a point on a circle, centre \(O\)

Circle centre O at the origin of x and y axes, with P on the circle in the second quadrant and a tangent line drawn at P

Not drawn accurately

Work out the equation of the tangent to the circle at P.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad y = mx + c\) [4 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

17 A is the point \((2, -5)\)

B is the point \((4, -9)\)

(a) Show that the gradient of the straight line passing through A and B is \(-2\) [2 marks]
(b) C is the point \((-301, 601)\)

Does C lie on the straight line passing through A and B?

You must show your working. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

16 \(P\) and \(Q\) are points on the line \(\qquad 3x + 2y = 6\)

(a) Complete the coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\). [2 marks]

\(P\ (0,\ \underline{\qquad\quad})\qquad Q\ (\underline{\qquad\quad},\ 0)\)

(b) Draw the line \(\qquad 3x + 2y = 6 \qquad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3 [2 marks]
Empty grid with x-axis from -3 to 3 and y-axis from -2 to 8

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 The graph shows the cost of some taxi journeys.

Straight-line graph. Horizontal axis Number of miles, n, from 0 to 5. Vertical axis Cost, £C, from 0 to 6. The line goes from (0, 2.5) to (5, 5.5)

Work out a formula for \(C\) in terms of \(n\). [3 marks]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q23

23

(a) For each of the algebraic statements below decide whether it is an equation or an identity.
\((x - 1)(x - 2) = 12\)is an ..........................
\((x - 1)(x - 2) = x^2 - 3x + 2\)is an ..........................
\(x^2 = 3x + 10\)is an ..........................

[1]

(b) A straight line is parallel to \(y = 3x\) and passes through the point \((2, 11)\).

Find the equation of the line in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q21

21.

(a)

Five straight-line graphs and their equations are shown below.
Draw a line to connect each graph to its equation.
One has been completed for you. [2]

Diagram: five sketch graphs of straight lines on the left and the equations y = 2x + 1, y = x, y = -x - 1, y = 2x and y = -2x + 1 on the right; the first graph is already joined to y = x
(b)

Circle the equation of the straight line that is parallel to \(y=3x+5\). [1]

\(3y=x+5\)    \(y=-3x\)    \(2y=6x+8\)    \(y=\frac{1}{3}x+5\)    \(y+3x=7\)

(c)

Make \(y\) the subject of the following formula. [2]

\[\frac{y}{a}+b=x\]

Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q20

EduqasHigherCurrent spec5 marksCircle TheoremsLinear Graphs & Gradients

20. The sketch below shows a circle with diameter PQ.
The line \(y - 2x + 5 = 0\) is a tangent to the circle at the point Q.

Find the equation of the line PQ.
Write your answer in the form \(ax + by + c = 0\). [5]

Sketch of a circle with diameter PQ, P(3, 4), and the tangent y - 2x + 5 = 0 touching the circle at Q

Diagram not drawn to scale

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSimultaneous Equations

20 The graph of the line \(y = 2 - \frac{1}{2}x\) is shown on this grid.

Grid with x from -4 to 6 and y from -4 to 5, showing the straight line y = 2 - x/2 through (0, 2) and (4, 0)

By drawing a suitable line on the grid, solve these simultaneous equations.

\[y = 2 - \frac{1}{2}x \quad \text{and} \quad y = x - 1\]

[4]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q18

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSubstitution

18. The table below shows some of the values of \(y = 3x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from –2 to 3.

\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y = 3x + 2\)\(-1\)\(2\)\(8\)
(a) Complete the table by finding the values of \(y\) for \(x = -2\), \(x = 1\) and \(x = 3\). [2]
(b)

On the graph paper below, draw the graph of \(y = 3x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from –2 to 3. [2]

Graph paper with x-axis from -2 to 3 and y-axis from -4 to 12

Higher June 2025 Paper 4 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

17 The diagram shows a circle, centre (0, 0).

Circle with centre the origin O crossing the x-axis at -4 and 4 and the y-axis at -4 and 4
(a) Write down the equation of the circle. [2]
(b) Point A has coordinates (2.3, 3.3).

Show that point A does not lie on the circle and state, with a reason, whether it lies inside the circle or outside the circle. [3]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q12

12

(a) A straight line has equation \(y = 5x + 2\).
(i) Write down the gradient of the line. [1]
(ii) Find the value of \(y\) when \(x = 7\). [1]
(b) Make \(x\) the subject of \(y = 5x + 2\). [2]

Higher June 2025 Paper 5 Q7

7 The graph of the line \(x + y = 3\) is shown on this grid.

Grid with x from −5 to 6 and y from −4 to 5, showing the straight line x + y = 3 from (−2, 5) to (6, −3)
(a) By drawing a suitable line on the grid, solve these simultaneous equations.

\(x + y = 3\) and \(y = 2x - 3\) [4]

(b) Umi says,

The simultaneous equations \(y = 2x + 3\) and \(2y - 4x = 7\) will have no solutions.

Is Umi correct?

Explain how you decide. [2]

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q5

5.

(a) Five straight-line graphs and their equations are shown below.
Draw a line to connect each graph to its equation.
One has been completed for you. [2]
Five sketch graphs of straight lines in a column and the equations y = 2x + 1, y = x, y = -x - 1, y = 2x and y = -2x + 1; the first graph (a line through the origin with positive gradient) is joined to y = x
(b) Circle the equation of the straight line that is parallel to \(y = 3x + 5\). [1]

\(3y = x + 5\)    \(y = -3x\)    \(2y = 6x + 8\)    \(y = \frac{1}{3}x + 5\)    \(y + 3x = 7\)

(c) Make \(y\) the subject of the following formula. [2]\[\frac{y}{a} + b = x\]

Higher June 2025 Paper 4 Q5

5

(a) For each of the algebraic statements below decide whether it is an equation or an identity. [1]
\((x - 1)(x - 2) = 12\)is an
\((x - 1)(x - 2) = x^2 - 3x + 2\)is an
\(x^2 = 3x + 10\)is an
(b) A straight line is parallel to \(y = 3x\) and passes through the point (2, 11).

Find the equation of the line in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]

Higher November 2024 Paper 6 Q19

19 This graph shows the depth of the water, in centimetres, at a particular point in a river over a period of 10 hours.

Graph of depth of the water in cm (0 to 40) against time from 9.00 to 19.00. The curve starts at 32 cm at 9.00, falls to a minimum of about 15.7 cm at about 12.30, rises slowly to 20 cm at 17.00 and then more steeply to 27 cm at 19.00
(a) Work out the average rate of change in the depth of the water over the 10 hours. [2]
(b) Use the graph to estimate the rate of change in the depth of the water at 17.00.
You must show working to support your estimate. [4]

Higher November 2024 Paper 5 Q16

16 In the diagram below, the shaded region is a parallelogram.
The parallelogram can be identified by four inequalities.
Two of the inequalities are \(y \geqslant 6\) and \(y \geqslant x\).

Axes with lines y = 6 (solid), y = 9 (dashed), y = x and a parallel line through (0, 4). The shaded parallelogram lies between y = 6 and y = 9 and between the two parallel sloping lines

Not to scale

(a) Write down the other two inequalities that identify the parallelogram. [3]
(b) Work out the area of the parallelogram.
You must show your working. [4]

Higher November 2024 Paper 5 Q10

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

10 A straight line has equation \(y = 4x + 9\).

(a) Write down the gradient of the line. [1]
(b) Casey says the graph of \(y = 4x + 9\) passes through the point (3, 23).

Is Casey correct?
Show how you decide. [2]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q7

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 Sketch the graph of \(y = 4\) on the axes below.
Show clearly the value of any intercepts.

Blank axes with origin O, y-axis vertical and x-axis horizontal, first quadrant only

[2]

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q22

EduqasHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

22. A line, L, passes through the point (–1, 5) and is perpendicular to \(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 5\).
Find the equation of the line L.
Give your answer in the form \(ax + by + c = 0\). [3]

Higher June 2024 Paper 6 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19 The diagram shows a circle with centre (0, 0) and a tangent at (12, \(-5\)).
The tangent at (12, \(-5\)) crosses the \(x\)-axis at (\(p\), 0).

Circle centre O with a tangent touching it at (12, −5) and crossing the x-axis at p

Not to scale

Find the exact value of \(p\).
You must show your working. [5]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q7

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 This grid shows a vertical line going through the point P.

Coordinate grid, x and y from -5 to 5, with a vertical line through x = -2 and point P marked on it at (-2, -3)
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of point P. [1]
(ii) Plot the point \((4, -1)\). [1]
(b) Write down the equation of the vertical line going through point P. [1]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q31

31. Show that the lines

\[3y - 12x = 9 \quad\text{and}\quad 2y = 8x - 13\]

are parallel to each other. [3]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q24

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 A straight line passes through the points (0, 5) and (2, 13).

Sketch of a straight line through (0, 5) on the y-axis and (2, 13)

Not to scale

Find the equation of the line in the form \(y = mx + c\). [4]

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q23

23. The graph below shows a circle centred at the origin.

Circle centred at the origin crossing the axes at –5 and 5 on the x-axis and –5 and 5 on the y-axis
(a) Write down the equation of the circle shown on the graph above. [1]
(b) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the tangent to the circle above at (0,5) and the line \(y = 2x + 3\). [2]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 3 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

22 Part of the graph of \(y = 2x + 1\) is drawn on this grid.

Grid with x from 0 to 5 and y from 0 to 12 showing the straight line y = 2x + 1 from (0, 1) to (5, 11)
(a) Write down the \(y\)-intercept. [1]
(b) The line continues to the right.

Will the line pass above, below or through the point (40, 80)?
Show how you decide. [2]

(c) Write down the equation of a line that is parallel to \(y = 2x + 1\). [1]

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q20

EduqasHigherCurrent spec9 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsLinear Inequalities

20.

Grid with x from –4 to 4 and y from –5 to 5. A dashed vertical line x = –2, a solid horizontal line y = 4 and a solid line through (0, 1) and (1, 4). The shaded triangular region lies to the right of x = –2, below y = 4 and above-left of the sloping line
(a) Complete the following table to show the inequalities that describe the shaded region above. [3]
\(y \leqslant 4\)
 
 
(b) The line \(AB\) is shown on the diagram.
Axes with the line segment from A (–3, 10) to B (1, –6)

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line \(AB\) is \(4y = x + 9\). [6]

Higher November 2023 Paper 4 Q20

20 The diagram shows a circle, centre the origin, with the tangent to the circle at the point (4, 2).

Circle centre O crossing the axes at √20 and −√20 on both the x-axis and the y-axis, with a straight line touching the circle at the point (4, 2)
(a) Write down the equation of the circle. [2]
(b)
(i) Show that the tangent to the circle at the point (4, 2) has gradient −2. [2]
(ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at the point (4, 2). [2]

Higher November 2023 Paper 5 Q19

19 The graph of \(y = x\) is drawn on the grid.

Coordinate grid, x and y from −5 to 5, with the line y = x drawn

The region R satisfies the following inequalities.

\(y \geqslant x \qquad y \leqslant 2 \qquad y < -2x - 3\)

By drawing two more straight lines on the grid, find and label the region R. [6]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q14

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

14. The table shows some of the values of \(y = 1 - 2x\) for \(-2 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\).

\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)
\(y = 1 - 2x\)\(5\)\(1\)
(a) Complete the table. [2]
(b) On the grid, draw the line \(y = 1 - 2x\) for \(-2 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\). [2]
Coordinate grid with x from -2 to 2 and y from -6 to 6

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q13

EduqasHigherCurrent spec5 marksCompleting the SquareLinear Graphs & Gradients

13.

(a) Show that the lines \[3y - 12x = 9 \quad\text{and}\quad 2y = 8x - 13\] are parallel to each other. [3]
(b) The diagram shows the curve \(y = 5 - 4x - x^2\).
Sketch of the curve y = 5 - 4x - x squared, a downward parabola crossing the x-axis at -5 and 1 and the y-axis at 5
Calculate the coordinates of the turning point of the curve. [2]

Higher June 2023 Paper 5 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 A rhombus is drawn on a coordinate grid.

One diagonal of the rhombus has equation \(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 3\).

The other diagonal passes through the point (1, 7).

Find the equation of the other diagonal of the rhombus.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [4]

Higher June 2023 Paper 5 Q14

14 The graphs of \(x = -3\) and \(y = -x\) are drawn on the grid.

Grid with x from -5 to 4 and y from -4 to 5, showing the vertical line x = -3 and the line y = -x

The region R satisfies the following inequalities.

\[x \leqslant -3 \qquad y \leqslant -x \qquad y - 1 \gt \frac{1}{2}x\]

By drawing one more line, find and label the region R. [5]

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q12

EduqasHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12.

(a) Circle the equation of a line parallel to the line \(y = 4x + 5\). [1]

\(y = -\dfrac{1}{4}x + 5\)    \(y = 4x - 5\)    \(y = -4x + 5\)    \(y = \dfrac{1}{4}x - 5\)    \(4y = x + 5\)

(b) The gradient of the line which passes through the points \((a, 3)\) and \((2a, 9)\) is \(\dfrac{3}{4}\).
Find the value of \(a\). [3]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q10

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

10. The table shows some of the values of \(y = 3x\) for \(-2 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\).

\(x\)−2−1012
\(y = 3x\)36
(a) Complete the table. [2]
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x\) for \(-2 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\). [2]

Coordinate grid with x from −2 to 2 and y from −7 to 7

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q5

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

5 This is a one-centimetre square grid.

Coordinate grid, x from -4 to 4 and y from -4 to 4
(a) On the grid, plot point A at \((-3, 3)\). [1]
(b) The line AB joins point A to point B.
Point B is at \((2, 3)\).

Find the length of the line AB. [1]

(c) On the grid, draw the line \(x = 2\). [1]
(d) ABCD is a square that fits on the grid.
Point C is on the line \(x = 2\).

Find the coordinates of point D. [2]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q18

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSimultaneous Equations

18 The graph shows the solution to this pair of simultaneous equations.

\[2x + y = 14\]\[x + 2y = 13\]

Use the solution to work out the value of \(3x + y\).
You must show how you work out your answer.

Graph of the lines 2x + y = 14 and x + 2y = 13 on a grid from 0 to 14, crossing at one point

\(3x + y =\) .................... [3]

Higher November 2022 Paper 4 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 Find the equation of the line through (4, 5) that is perpendicular to \(y = 2x - 3\). [3]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q17

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 A straight line, L, is shown below.

Not to scale

Straight line L with positive gradient; a right-angled triangle under it has horizontal side h and vertical side v
(a) Write down the ratio \(v : h\) when the gradient of line L is 4.

.................... : .................... [1]

(b) Find the gradient of line L as a fraction in its simplest form when \(v : h = 14 : 6\). [2]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q16

16 A ball of dough is left to rise before it is baked.
The graph shows the height of the ball of dough over the first 20 minutes.

Straight-line graph of height of the ball of dough (8 to 14 cm) against time (0 to 20 minutes), rising from 9 cm at 0 minutes to 13 cm at 20 minutes
(a) Work out the gradient of the line as a decimal, giving the units of your answer.
Show how you work out your answer. [3]
(b) A baker works out the height of the ball of dough at the end of 25 minutes as 14 cm.
(i) Use your gradient to show that the baker could be correct. [2]
(ii) What assumption has the baker made? [1]

Higher November 2022 Paper 6 Q15

15 The region R is shown on this grid.
A is the point (0, 3) and B is the point (3, 4.5).

Grid with x and y from 0 to 6. A solid line through A (0, 3) and B (3, 4.5); a solid vertical line x = 3; a dashed line from A (0, 3) to (3, 0). Region R is the shaded triangle between the three lines
(a) Show that an equation of the straight line through A and B is \(2y = x + 6\). [3]
(b) Write down the three inequalities that define region R. [5]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q12

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

12. The table shows some of the values of \(y = 4x - 1\) for \(-1 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\).

\(x\)–1–0·500·51
\(y = 4x - 1\)–513
(a) Complete the table above. [2]
(b) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = 4x - 1\) for \(-1 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\). [2]
Coordinate grid with x from -1 to 1 (marked every 0.5) and y from -6 to 6 (marked every 2)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q11

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

11

(a) Sketch the graph of \(y = -2\).

Show clearly the value of any intercepts.

Blank pair of axes x and y with origin O

[2]

(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = x - 3\).

Show clearly the value of any intercepts.

Blank pair of axes x and y with origin O

[3]

(c) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2\).
Blank pair of axes x and y with origin O

[1]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q23

23. In an experiment, a scientist records the temperature, \(y\) °C, of an object as it is heated for \(x\) seconds.

The scientist thinks that the equation \(y = mx + c\) is a good fit for this data.

The diagram shows his results on a scatter graph and his line of best fit.

Graph: scatter graph of y °C (0 to 55) against x seconds (0 to 55) with nine crosses and a straight line of best fit from (0, 15) to (50, 50)
(a) Estimate the number of seconds for which the object has been heated when its temperature is 27 °C. [1]
(b)

When \(x = 70\) seconds, the scientist measures the value of \(y\) to be 52 °C.

Use this information to decide whether the line of best fit is likely or unlikely to give reliable predictions for values of \(y\) when \(x\) is greater than 50 seconds.

Likely ☐     Unlikely ☐

Explain how you decide. [1]

(c)

The line of best fit passes through the points (0, 15) and (10, 22).

Find the equation of the line of best fit.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]

(d) Explain what the gradient of the line of best fit represents in this context. [1]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

20 The graph shows a parallelogram ABCD.

Axes with origin O. Parallelogram ABCD with A at -6 on the y-axis, B at 3 and C at 9 on the x-axis, and D level with A

Not to scale

A has coordinates \((0, -6)\), B has coordinates \((3, 0)\) and C has coordinates \((9, 0)\).

Find the equation of the line that passes through the points C and D, giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
You must show your working. [5]

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q19

EduqasHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19.

(a) Find the equation of the line parallel to \(4x = 5 - y\) which passes through the point (1, −1).
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]
(b) Find the equation of the line perpendicular to \(y = 1 - \dfrac{x}{5}\) which passes through the point (0, 7). [2]

Higher June 2022 Paper 5 Q19

19 The graph below shows a circle with centre (0, 0) and equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 169\).

Circle centre O crossing the axes at 13 and −13 on the x-axis and at 13 and −13 on the y-axis
(a) Show that the point (−12, 5) lies on the circumference of the circle. [2]
(b) Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at the point (−12, 5), giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [5]

Higher June 2022 Paper 6 Q18

18 The graph of \(y = 2x + 1\) is drawn on this one centimetre grid.

One centimetre grid with x and y from 0 to 14, showing the straight line y = 2x + 1

The region \(R\) satisfies these inequalities.

\[y \leqslant 2x + 1 \qquad y \geqslant 5 \qquad x + y \leqslant 13\]

Show that the area of region \(R\) is 12 cm². [6]

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q6

6. In an experiment, a scientist records the temperature, \(y\) °C, of an object as it is heated for \(x\) seconds.

The scientist thinks that the equation \(y = mx + c\) is a good fit for this data.

The diagram shows his results on a scatter graph and his line of best fit.

Scatter graph of y °C (0 to 50) against x seconds (0 to 50) with nine plotted crosses and a straight line of best fit from (0, 15) to (50, 50)
(a) Estimate the number of seconds for which the object has been heated when its temperature is 27 °C. [1]
(b)

When \(x = 70\) seconds, the scientist measures the value of \(y\) to be 52 °C.

Use this information to decide whether the line of best fit is likely or unlikely to give reliable predictions for values of \(y\) when \(x\) is greater than 50 seconds.

Likely ☐     Unlikely ☐

Explain how you decide. [1]

(c)

The line of best fit passes through the points (0, 15) and (10, 22).

Find the equation of the line of best fit.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]

(d) Explain what the gradient of the line of best fit represents in this context. [1]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q25

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDirect & Inverse ProportionLinear Graphs & Gradients

25.

(a)

The diagram shows the graphs of \(y = 3x - 1\) and \(y = 4 - 3x\).

Graphs of y = 3x - 1 and y = 4 - 3x on a grid with x from -3 to 5 and y from -2 to 8, crossing at about (0.8, 1.5)
(i)

Use the graphs to write down an approximate solution of the equation \(3x - 1 = 4 - 3x\). [1]

\(x\) = ……………

(ii)

Circle the equation that represents a line parallel to \(y = 3x - 1\). [1]

\(y = 3 - x\)    \(3y = x - 1\)    \(y = 3x + 2\)    \(\dfrac{3}{y} = x\)    \(\dfrac{x}{3} = y\)

(b)

Circle the equation where \(y\) is directly proportional to \(x\). [1]

\(y = \dfrac{5}{x}\)    \(x + y = 1\)    \(7 = xy\)    \(y = 3x^2\)    \(y = 4x\)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q21

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

21

(a) A straight line has the equation \(y = 2x - 1\).

Write down the gradient of the line. [1]

(b) Here are the equations of four straight lines.\[y = 2x + 3 \qquad y = 1 - x \qquad y = \tfrac{1}{2}x + 4 \qquad y = x - 1\]
(i) Which of the four straight lines is parallel to \(y = 2x - 1\)? [1]
(ii) A student says
\(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 4\) is the steepest of the four straight lines because it has the largest number added.

Explain why the student is wrong. [1]

(c) Here is part of the graph of \(y = 2x - 1\).
Graph of the straight line y = 2x - 1 for x from 0 to 5, with y from -2 to 10

The line continues to the right.

Will the line pass above, below or through the point (45, 90)?
Show how you decide. [2]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q18

18. The diagram shows Zac’s height from 8 to 18 years of age.

Graph of height (cm) from 120 to 180 against age (years) from 8 to 18; the curve rises from 135 cm at age 8 to 170 cm at about age 16.5, then stays level at 170 cm
(a) Find Zac’s rate of growth on his 17th birthday. [1]
(b) What is Zac’s average rate of growth per year between his 10th and 15th birthdays?
You must show all your working. [3]

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q17

EduqasHigherCurrent spec6 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

17. The diagram shows the points \(P(-5, 16)\) and \(Q(5, -4)\), joined by a straight line.

Line segment from P(−5, 16) down to Q(5, −4) with its midpoint M marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

M is the midpoint of PQ.

By finding the gradient of PQ and the coordinates of M, show that the equation of the perpendicular bisector of PQ is \(2y = x + 12\).
You must show all your working. [6]

Higher November 2021 Paper 6 Q13

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

13 A straight line passes through the point (8, 1) and is perpendicular to the line \(y = 4x - 2\).

Find the equation of the line, giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [4]

Higher November 2021 Paper 4 Q12

12

(a)

The region R is shown on this grid.

Grid with x from 0 to 15 and y from 0 to 12 showing the lines y = x + 6 (from (0, 6) to (6, 12)), x + 2y = 24 (from (0, 12) to (15, 4.5)) and y = ½x (from (0, 0) to (15, 7.5)); region R lies between them to the right of the y-axis

Region R is defined by four inequalities.
One of the inequalities is \(x \geqslant 0\).

Use the symbols \(\leqslant\) and \(\geqslant\) to complete the other three inequalities.

\[\begin{aligned} x &\geqslant 0 \\ y &\ \ldots\ \tfrac{1}{2}x \\ x + 2y &\ \ldots\ 24 \\ y &\ \ldots\ x + 6 \end{aligned}\]

[2]

(b) The inequality \(x \geqslant 0\) is replaced by a new inequality.
Region R is then a kite.

Write down the new inequality. [3]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q9

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

9. The table shows some of the values of \(y = x + 5\) for \(-3 \leqslant x \leqslant 3\).

\(x\)−3−113
\(y = x + 5\)48
(a) Complete the table above. [1]
(b) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = x + 5\) for \(-3 \leqslant x \leqslant 3\). [2]
Diagram: coordinate grid with x from -3 to 3 and y from -2 to 10
(c)

Write down the coordinates of the \(y\)-intercept of the line \(y = x + 5\). [1]

( ……… , ……… )

(d) Draw the graph of \(x = 2\) on the grid. [1]
(e)

Write down the coordinates of the point where the graphs \(y = x + 5\) and \(x = 2\) cross. [1]

( ……… , ……… )

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q8

8.

(a) The diagram shows the graphs of \(y = 3x - 1\) and \(y = 4 - 3x\).
Graph paper with x from −2 to 4 and y from −1 to 7, showing the straight lines y = 3x − 1 and y = 4 − 3x crossing at about (0·8, 1·5)
(i) Use the graphs to write down an approximate solution of the equation \(3x - 1 = 4 - 3x\). [1]

\(x =\) …………………………
(ii) Circle the equation that represents a line parallel to \(y = 3x - 1\). [1]

\(y = 3 - x\)    \(3y = x - 1\)    \(y = 3x + 2\)    \(\dfrac{3}{y} = x\)    \(\dfrac{x}{3} = y\)

(b) Circle the equation where \(y\) is directly proportional to \(x\). [1]

\(y = \dfrac{5}{x}\)    \(x + y = 1\)    \(7 = xy\)    \(y = 3x^2\)    \(y = 4x\)

Higher November 2020 Paper 1 Q24

24. The velocity, \(v\) m/s of a particle, \(t\) seconds after it begins to move is given by

\(v = 10t - t^2\)  for  \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 10\).

(a) The diagram shows the graph of the velocity of this particle.
Graph of v = 10t - t squared for t from 0 to 10 seconds on a grid, velocity axis 0 to 30 m/s; the curve peaks at v = 25 when t = 5
Find an estimate for the acceleration of the particle at \(t = 6\). [3]
(b)
The same graph of v = 10t - t squared with the region between the curve and the t-axis from t = 0 to t = 10 shaded
(i) Use five vertical strips of equal width to calculate an estimate of the area of the shaded region. [4]
(ii) What does this area represent? [1]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 1 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

22 This graph shows part of a straight line.

Straight line on a grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -6 to 8, passing through (-2, 7), (0, 3) and (4, -5)
(a) Write down the \(y\)-intercept. [1]
(b) Show that the gradient of the line is \({}^{-}2\). [1]
(c) Write down the equation of the line. [1]
(d) The line continues to the right.

Will this line pass through the point \((50, {}^{-}103)\)?
Show how you decide. [2]

Higher November 2020 Paper 4 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

18 Here is a sketch of the circle \(x^2 + y^2 = 45\).

Sketch of a circle centre O crossing the axes at √45, −√45 on the x-axis and √45, −√45 on the y-axis
(a) Show that the tangent to this circle at the point (−3, 6) has a gradient of \(\frac{1}{2}\). [2]
(b) Find the equation of the tangent at the point (−3, 6). [2]

Higher November 2020 Paper 5 Q17

17 The graphs of \(y = x\) and \(y = -2\) are drawn on the grid.

Grid with x from −4 to 6 and y from −4 to 6 showing the lines y = x and y = −2

The region R satisfies the following inequalities.

\(y \geqslant -2\)       \(y \leqslant x\)       \(y \lt 4 - 2x\)

By drawing one more line, find and label the region R. [5]

Higher November 2020 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsShow That & Proof

7 This graph shows part of a straight line.

Straight line on a grid with x from −4 to 4 and y from −12 to 10, passing through (−2, −6) and (2, 4) and crossing the y-axis at −1
(a) Show that the gradient of the line is 2.5. [1]
(b) Write down the equation of the line. [2]

Higher November 2020 Paper 6 Q3

3 The graph shows the cost of electricity with Company A.

Straight-line graph through the origin of cost of electricity (£) from 0 to 35 against electricity used (kwH) from 0 to 250, reaching about £31 at 250 kwH
(a) Use the information in the graph to estimate the cost of electricity for a customer who uses 450 kwH of electricity. [3]
(b) Company B charges 14.3 pence per kwH of electricity used.

If Company B’s cost of electricity was plotted on the same axes as Company A’s cost of electricity, which line would be steeper?
Explain how you know. [3]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q23

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

23.

Graph: x from -3 to 4 and y from -4 to 10, with a straight line from A(-2, -3) to B(4, 9)

The diagram shows the graph of a straight line, \(AB\).

Find the equation of this line.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q23

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

23 A straight line with gradient 4 passes through the point (1, 5).

Find the equation of the line in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]

Higher November 2019 Paper 5 Q18

18 The graph of \(3y + 6x = 13\) is drawn on the grid.

Grid with x from −2 to 5 and y from −5 to 5 showing the line 3y + 6x = 13

The region R satisfies these inequalities.

\(3y + 6x \geqslant 13\)       \(y \leqslant x - 2\)       \(x \gt 3\)

By drawing two more straight lines, find and label the region R. [6]

Higher November 2019 Paper 4 Q14

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 The diagram shows a circle with centre (0, 0) and a tangent at the point (−12, 16).

Circle with centre O at the origin and a straight line touching the circle at the point (−12, 16)

Not to scale

The tangent crosses the \(y\)-axis at the point (0, \(p\)).

Find the value of \(p\). [5]

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q12

EduqasHigherCurrent spec7 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12.

Grid with x from -3 to 4 and y from -4 to 10, showing a straight line from A at (-2, -3) to B at (4, 9)

The diagram shows the graph of a straight line, AB.

(a) Find the equation of this line.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]
(b) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line AB. [4]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q3

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

3 Line AB is shown on this coordinate grid.

Coordinate grid with x from -6 to 10 and y from -4 to 10 showing a straight line through B at (-2, -3) and A at (4, 9)
(a) Write down the coordinates of
(i) point A, [1]
(ii) point B. [1]
(b) Plot point C on the grid at \((7, {}^{-}2)\). [1]
(c) The equation of line AB is \(y = 2x + 1\).
A line parallel to AB goes through the point \((0, 4)\).

Write down the equation of the parallel line. [2]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q24

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

24 The graph shows two parallel lines, Line A and Line B.

Sketch of two parallel straight lines with positive gradient; Line A crosses the y-axis above Line B

Not to scale

Line A has equation \(y = 6x + 7\).
Line B passes through the point (4, 26).

Find the equation of Line B. [4]

Higher June 2019 Paper 1 Q21

EduqasHigherCurrent spec7 marksCircle TheoremsLinear Graphs & Gradients

21.

Arc of a circle centre O from the y-axis to Q on the x-axis; P(5, p) on the arc; tangent at P meets the x-axis at R

Diagram not drawn to scale

The diagram shows an arc of a circle with centre O and equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 50\).
P \((5, p)\) lies on the circle.
The arc meets the \(x\)-axis at Q.
The tangent to the circle at P meets the \(x\)-axis at R.

(a) Find the value of \(p\), the \(y\)-coordinate of P. [1]
(b) Show that the equation of the tangent to the circle at P is \(y = mx + 10\), where \(m\) is a constant. [4]
(c) Find the exact length of QR. [2]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q19

19 The graph of \(y = x^3 - x^2 - 2\) is drawn on the grid.

Grid with x from −1 to 2.5 and y from −5 to 8 showing the curve y = x³ − x² − 2, which crosses the x-axis once between 1.5 and 2
(a) Use the graph to solve \(x^3 - x^2 - 2 = 0\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [1]
(b) The equation \(x^3 - x^2 + 5x - 6 = 0\) can be solved by finding the intersection of the graph of \(y = x^3 - x^2 - 2\) and the line \(y = ax + b\).
(i) Find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [2]
(ii) Hence, use the graph to solve the equation \(x^3 - x^2 + 5x - 6 = 0\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [3]

Higher June 2019 Paper 6 Q19

19 The point (–5, 2) lies on the circumference of a circle, centre (0, 0).

(a) Find the equation of the circle. [4]
(b) Work out the gradient of the tangent to the circle at (–5, 2). [2]

Higher June 2019 Paper 4 Q18

18 Region R satisfies these inequalities.

\[\begin{aligned} &y \gt 3 \\ &y \geqslant x \\ &x + y \leqslant 9 \end{aligned}\]

By drawing three straight lines on the grid, find and label the region R. [6]

Blank coordinate grid, x from −2 to 10 and y from −2 to 10

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q17

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

17

(a) Complete this table for \(y = 4x - 2\).
\(x\)01234
\(y\)–22614

[1]

(b) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = 4x - 2\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 4.
Blank grid with x from 0 to 4 and y from -3 to 15

[2]

(c) The diagram below shows part of another straight line.
Grid with x from 0 to 4 and y from -3 to 15 showing a straight line through (0, 11), (1, 8), (2, 5), (3, 2) and (4, -1)

Find the equation of this straight line. [3]

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q14

EduqasHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

14. The graph below shows the water level in a container from 13:00 to 14:00.

Graph of depth of water (cm, 0 to 12·5) against time (13:00 to 14:00): a straight line from 2·5 cm at 13:00 to 10 cm at 14:00
(a) Calculate the rate of the increase in the depth of water in the container.
Give your answer in cm/min. [2]
(b)
(i) If the depth of water in the container continues to rise at the same rate, what would be the height of the water in the container at 15:20? [1]
(ii) Why may it not be sensible to state the height of the water in the container at 17:00? [1]

Higher June 2019 Paper 4 Q14

14 The graph shows the speed of a train during the first 60 seconds of motion.

Speed–time graph: time 0 to 60 s, speed 0 to 25 m/s; straight line from (0, 0) to (15, 20), horizontal to (50, 20), then straight down to (60, 0)
(a) What is the speed of the train after 9 seconds? [1]
(b) What does the straight line suggest about the speed of the train over the first 15 seconds? [1]
(c) Work out the average speed of the train, in m / s, during the 60 seconds. [5]

Higher June 2019 Paper 6 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

8 The graph shows two parallel lines, Line A and Line B.

Axes x and y with two parallel lines of positive gradient: Line A above Line B

Not to scale

Line A has equation \(y = 6x + 7\).
Line B passes through the point (4, 26).

Find the equation of Line B. [4]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q7

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 Point P is shown on this grid.

Coordinate grid with x and y from -4 to 4 and point P marked at (2, 3)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point P. [1]
(b) Draw the line \(x = {}^{-}2\) on the grid. [1]

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q26

EduqasHigherCurrent spec3 marksCircle TheoremsLinear Graphs & Gradients

26. In this question all dimensions are in centimetres.
The diagram shows a sketch of two circles, both with centre O.

Two circles with centre O at the origin of dashed x and y axes; A on the inner circle and B on the outer circle directly below O, with AB drawn bold

Diagram not drawn to scale

The equation of the inner circle is \(x^2 + y^2 = 4\).
The equation of the outer circle is \(x^2 + y^2 = 144\).
The points \(A\) and \(B\) lie on the inner circle and outer circle respectively.
\(OAB\) is a straight line.

(a) Find the length of the line \(AB\).
You must show all your working. [2]
(b) Write down the equation of the tangent to the outer circle at the point \(B\). [1]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q19

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDirect & Inverse ProportionLinear Graphs & Gradients

19. The graph shows the cost of delivery for goods bought at a furniture shop.

Graph: Cost (£) from 0 to 45 against Distance (miles) from 0 to 10; a straight line from (0, 0) to (10, 45)
(a)

Ceri buys a sofa from this shop and has it delivered.
Ceri lives 4 miles from the shop.

How much does Ceri pay for the delivery? [1]

(b)
(i) Tick the correct statement about the distance and cost. [1]
They are not in proportion.☐
They are in inverse proportion.☐
They are in direct proportion.☐
They are in indirect proportion.☐
(ii) Find the gradient of the line and state what it represents in this context. [3]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 3 Q19

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

19

(a) This graph shows part of a straight line.
Grid with x from -2 to 6 and y from -1 to 4. A straight line slopes down, passing through (0, 3) and (5, 0)

Write down the \(y\)-intercept. [1]

(b) This graph shows part of another straight line.
Grid with x from -3 to 5 and y from -1 to 4. A straight line slopes up, passing through (-2, 0), (0, 1) and (4, 3)
(i) Find the gradient of this line. [2]
(ii) This line is continued to the right.

Will the line pass through the point (200, 102)?
Show how you decide. [3]

Higher November 2018 Paper 4 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

18 P is the point (0, –1) and Q is the point (5, 9).

Find the equation of the line through P that is perpendicular to the line PQ. [5]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q15

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

15. The diagram below shows the graph of the line \(y = 2x + 1\).

Graph of the straight line y = 2x + 1 on a grid with x from −4 to 5 and y from −2 to 9
(a)

Write down the coordinates of the point where the line crosses the \(y\)-axis. [1]

( ……… , ……… )

(b)
(i)

Plot the following coordinates on the grid above. [1]

(\(-1\), 5)   (0, 5)   (4, 5)

(ii) Write down the equation of the line that passes through these points. [1]
(c)

Which of the following points lie on the line \(y = 2x + 1\)?

Circle your answers. [2]

(5,11)    (20,21)    (20,41)    (31,63)    (10,31)

Higher November 2018 Paper 5 Q14

14 The diagram shows the lines \(y = 2x + 1\) and \(7x + 4y = 28\).

Grid with x from 0 to 5 and y from 0 to 8 showing the line y = 2x + 1 from (0, 1) and the line 7x + 4y = 28 from (0, 7) to (4, 0)

The region R satisfies these inequalities.

\[y \leqslant 2x + 1 \qquad 7x + 4y \geqslant 28 \qquad y \gt 1\]

By drawing a third straight line, find and label the region R that satisfies these inequalities. [5]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q10

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

10

(a) Write down the equation of each of these lines.
(i)
Grid with x and y from -5 to 5. A vertical line through x = 3

[1]

(ii)
Grid with x and y from -5 to 5. A straight line through (-5, -5), the origin and (5, 5)

[1]

(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2\).
Blank x and y axes crossing at the origin O

[1]

Higher November 2018 Paper 6 Q8

8 The graph shows the speed of a cyclist during 20 seconds of a journey.

Speed–time graph, speed (m/s) from 0 to 14 against time (s) from 0 to 20: straight line from (0, 0) to (4, 8), horizontal to (14, 8), then straight line to (20, 10)
(a) Find the acceleration of the cyclist
(i) for the first 4 seconds [2]
(ii) between 4 seconds and 14 seconds. [1]
(b) Work out the distance travelled by the cyclist during the 20 seconds. [4]

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q7

EduqasHigherCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

7.

(a) A straight line passes through the points (0, 7) and (3, 19).

Find the equation of the straight line.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]
(b) Which two of the following equations represent a straight line that is parallel to \(y = 8x - 3\)?
Circle your answers. [2]

\(y = -3x + 3\)     \(y = 8x + 3\)     \(y = -8x + 3\)

\(y = -8x - 8\)     \(8x + y + 3 = 0\)     \(y - 8x - 8 = 0\)

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q2

2. The graph shows the cost of delivery for goods bought at a furniture shop.

Graph of Cost (£) from 0 to 45 against Distance (miles) from 0 to 10: a straight line from (0, 0) to (10, 45)
(a) Ceri buys a sofa from this shop and has it delivered.
Ceri lives 4 miles from the shop.

How much does Ceri pay for the delivery? [1]
(b)
(i) Tick the correct statement about the distance and cost. [1]
They are not in proportion.☐
They are in inverse proportion.☐
They are in direct proportion.☐
They are in indirect proportion.☐
(ii) Find the gradient of the line and state what it represents in this context. [3]

Higher June 2018 Paper 5 Q18

18

(a) A straight line passes through the point (0, 6) and is perpendicular to \(y = 4x - 5\).

Find the equation of this line, giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]

(b) Work out the coordinates of the intersection of the graphs of \(y = 4x - 5\) and \(y = x^2 - 17\). [6]

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q14

EduqasHigherCurrent spec7 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

14. Lewis is organising a music festival for up to 200 people.

He has investigated the charges for booking bands.
The band Rightjet gives its charges using a graph, as shown below.

Graph of Total charge (£) from 0 to 700 against Number of people from 0 to 200: a straight line from (0, 80) to (200, 480)
(a) Find the gradient of the graph and state the units of your answer. [2]
(b)
(i) The band Draigetal charges a fee of £60 and an additional £3 per person.
On the same axes as Rightjet, draw a graph to show Draigetal’s total charges for up to 200 people. [2]
(ii) Let \(t\) represent the total charge, in pounds, and \(p\) represent the number of people.
Hence, write down the equation of the line you have drawn in part (b)(i). [1]
(c) Lewis wonders,

Will Rightjet’s charge ever be the
same as Draigetal’s charge?

Complete the following statement.

‘If ………………… people attend, the charge would be the same for having the band Rightjet or the band Draigetal. This charge would be £ …………………’ [2]

Higher June 2018 Paper 6 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec10 marksLinear Graphs & GradientsSubstitution

5 The diagram shows a straight line that passes through points A and B, and a curve that passes through points P and Q.

Axes with a U-shaped curve through P(−4, 12) and Q on the positive y-axis, and a straight line through A(0, 2) and B(4, 5)

Not to scale

(a) Find the equation of the straight line. [3]
(b) The equation of the curve is \(y = x^2 + kx + 8\).

Find the value of \(k\). [3]

(c) Diann draws line BQ.
She says

Triangle ABQ is isosceles.

Is Diann correct?
You must show all your working. [4]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q4

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

4 This grid shows a horizontal line going through the point A.

Coordinate grid, x and y from -5 to 5, with a horizontal line through y = 3 and point A marked at (4, 3)
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of point A. [1]
(ii) Plot the point \((-2, 3)\). [1]
(b) Write down the equation of the horizontal line going through point A. [1]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 2 Q29

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

29.

(a) The equations of 5 lines are given below.
Which one represents a line that is parallel to \(3x + y + 4 = 0\)?
Circle your answer. [1]

\(3x - y - 4 = 0\)      \(y = 3x - 4\)

\(y = 3x + 4\)      \(y = 4 - 3x\)      \(x + 3y + 4 = 0\)

(b) A straight line has a gradient of 2 and passes through the point (0, 4).
Find the equation of this straight line.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [2]

\(y =\) ………………

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q18

EduqasHigherCurrent spec7 marksCircle TheoremsLinear Graphs & Gradients

18.

Circle with centre O at the origin of x and y axes; radius OA to point A on the circle in the first quadrant; the tangent at A meets the x-axis at B

Diagram not drawn to scale

The diagram shows a circle with centre O.

The gradient of the radius OA is \(\dfrac{4}{3}\).

OA = 10 units.

The tangent to the circle at A meets the \(x\)-axis at B.

(a) Explain why the coordinates of A are (6, 8). [2]
(b) Find the coordinates of B. [5]

Higher November 2017 Paper 6 Q18

18 The diagram below shows a 1 cm coordinate grid.

Grid with x and y from 0 to 8; region A is shaded below the line y = 2; region B is shaded to the right of a line from (5, 8) to (8, 2)
(a) Find an inequality that defines region A and another inequality that defines region B.

Region A: ................................................
Region B: ................................................ [4]

(b) Shade the region on the grid given by the inequality \(y \geqslant 6\). [2]
(c) A fourth shaded region, given by the inequality\[y \geqslant kx + 2,\]

is added to the grid.

The unshaded region now has area 23 cm².

Find the value of \(k\). [5]

Higher November 2017 Paper 6 Q17

17 The diagram shows a circle, centre the origin.

Circle centre the origin crossing the axes at −10 and 10 on both the x-axis and the y-axis
(a) Write down the equation of the circle. [1]
(b) Point P has coordinates (8, −6).
Show that point P lies on the circle. [2]
(c) Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at point P. [5]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q12

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

12

(a) Find the coordinates of the point where \(y - 2x = 1\) crosses the \(y\)-axis. [2]
(b) The diagram shows the graph of \(y = 3x + c\), where \(c\) is a constant.
Straight line crossing the y-axis at -2 and passing through the point (k, 10)

Find the value of \(k\). [3]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q11

OCRFoundationCurrent spec10 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

11 A company tests a new battery for an electric car.
The distance the car travels, \(d\) km, and the charge left in the battery, \(C\) %, are measured.

Some measurements are shown in the table.

Distance travelled, \(d\) km.050100150
Charge left in the battery, \(C\) %.100755025
(a) Plot these values on the grid and use them to draw a straight line.
Blank grid. Horizontal axis d, distance travelled (km), 0 to 220. Vertical axis C, charge left in the battery (%), 0 to 100

[2]

(b)
(i) Use your line to estimate the greatest distance the car will travel. [1]
(ii) What assumption is made when estimating the greatest distance? [1]
(c) For your line in part (a), find
(i) the gradient, [1]
(ii) the \(C\)-axis intercept. [1]
(d) Use your answers to part (c) to write down the equation of your graph.

Give your equation in the form \(C = ad + b\). [1]

(e)
(i) Use your equation to find the value of \(C\) when \(d = 210\). [2]
(ii) Comment on your answer. [1]

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q10

EduqasHigherCurrent spec3 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

10.

(a) The equations of 5 lines are given below.
Which one represents a line that is parallel to \(3x + y + 4 = 0\)?
Circle your answer. [1]

\(3x - y - 4 = 0\)     \(y = 3x - 4\)

\(y = 3x + 4\)     \(y = 4 - 3x\)     \(x + 3y + 4 = 0\)

(b) A straight line has a gradient of 2 and passes through the point (0, 4).
Find the equation of this straight line.
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [2]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q23

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

23.

(a)

Draw the graph of \(y = 2x + 5\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to \(+3\).
Use the graph paper below. [3]

Graph paper: x-axis labelled from -2 to 3, y-axis drawn with no scale
(b)

Are the lines \(y = 3x - 5\) and \(y = 3x + 1\) parallel?
You must give a reason for your answer. [1]

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q14

EduqasHigherCurrent spec8 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

14. The diagram shows the points P\((1, -4)\) and Q\((7, q)\), joined by a straight line.

Straight line from P(1, -4) up to Q(7, q)

Diagram not drawn to scale

The gradient of PQ is \(\dfrac{5}{3}\).

(a) Find the value of \(q\). [3]
(b) The line \(L_1\) is parallel to the line PQ and passes through the point \((3, 0)\).
Where does the line \(L_1\) cross the \(y\)-axis? [2]
(c) The line \(L_2\) is perpendicular to the line PQ and passes through the point \((-5, 1)\).
Find the equation of \(L_2\). [3]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q5

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

5 Points P and Q are shown on this grid.

Coordinate grid, x from -3 to 7 and y from -3 to 6, with point P at (4, 3) and point Q at (-2, -1)
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of point P. [1]
(ii) Write down the coordinates of point Q. [1]
(b) Plot point R at \((3, -2)\). [1]
(c) Draw the line \(y = 3\) on the grid. [1]

Higher June 2017 Paper 6 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksLinear Graphs & Gradients

5 Point A has coordinates (−4, 6) and point B has coordinates (8, 3).

Axes with origin O; point A at (−4, 6) to the left of the y-axis and point B at (8, 3) to the right

Not to scale

(a)
(i) Find the gradient of line AB. [2]
(ii) Find the equation of line AB. [2]
(b) Point P has coordinates (0, −2).

Write down the equation of the line parallel to line AB that passes through P. [2]