Exploring Linear Graphs with Equations Activity
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Plot graphs and find connections between equations and graphs in this interactive linear graph activity. Learn to calculate values and interpret the meaning of slope and intercept.
Exploring Linear Graphs with Equations Activity
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Nuffield Free-Standing Mathematics Activity Linear graphs
y x 0 Linear graphs • use an equation to calculate values In this activity you will: • plot graphs • look for a connection between the numbers in the equation and its graph
5 4 3 2 1 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 A Coordinates x coordinate The position of a point is given by two coordinates. (2, 5) y coordinate y (2, 5) (– 2, 5 ) x (– 2, – 5 ) (2, – 5 )
x y 5 4 3 2 1 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 B Graphs of the form y = x + c 0 1 2 y = x + 2 2 3 4 y x y = x + 2
y y = x - 1 y = x - 2 5 4 3 2 x 1 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –1 y = x + 3 –2 y = x + 2 –3 y = x + 1 –4 –5 Answers for B
-1 0 1 2 x y y 5 4 3 2 1 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 C Graphs of the form y = mx y = 3x -3 0 3 6 y = 3x
y = 2x y = -3x y = 3x y = -2x y 5 y = 0.5x 4 3 2 1 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 Answers for C
0 1 2 y = 2x - 1 x y y 5 4 3 2 1 x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 D Graphs of the formy = mx+ c - 1 1 3 y = 2x - 1
y y = 2x + 1 y = 2x - 1 5 4 3 y = 0.5x - 1 2 x 1 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 y = 3x - 1 Answers for D
Linear graphs Reflect on your work Explain to your partner what the values mandcstand for in the equation y=mx+c. For example, for the equation y =2x+ 1, what do the ‘2’ and the ‘1’ tell you about the graph?