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y = mx + c graphs with Examples - GCSE - Mitch Maths

The document explains the formula for a straight line graph, y = mx + c, where 'm' represents the gradient and 'c' is the y-intercept. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to sketch a line, including finding where the line crosses the axes and plotting points. An example is given with the equation y = -2x + 4 to illustrate the process of drawing the line.

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y = mx + c graphs with Examples - GCSE - Mitch Maths

The document explains the formula for a straight line graph, y = mx + c, where 'm' represents the gradient and 'c' is the y-intercept. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to sketch a line, including finding where the line crosses the axes and plotting points. An example is given with the equation y = -2x + 4 to illustrate the process of drawing the line.

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y = mx + c
‘y = mx + c‘ is the formula for a straight line graph. Every straight line can be represented this way and it is important you understand it!

If you’re comfortable with this topic, take a look at Quadratic Graphs.

What the Letters mean

m = the gradient of the line


c = Where the graph crosses the y-axis. (y-intercept)

Sketching a Line

1. Rearrange the equation into the form y = mx + c


2. Make x = 0, so the equation becomes y = c. This is where the line crosses the y-axis.
3. Now you can do one of the following, try them all and pick your favourite:
1. Make y = 0, now rearrange so x = -c/m. This is the point where the line crosses the x-axis.
2. Take your gradient (m) and add/subtract this for each unit on x-axis.
3. Put other values in for x and work out what the y-coordinates are.
4. From each of these method you should at least two points marked on the graph. Use these points to draw a perfectly straight line. If the line isn’t
straight, you have gone wrong somewhere.

Example – Draw the line y = -2x + 4

This equation is already in the form y = mx + c.

Make x = 0, this makes y = 4. So the line crosses the y-axis at (0, 4).

Now make y = 0, rearrange for x which makes x = -4/-2 = 2. So the line crosses the x-axis at (2, 0).

These two points can now be plotted and the line drawn.

If you still have difficulty with these graphs, then keep your eyes out for a video on the topic coming soon.

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