Linear relationship

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Graph Interpretation.

Definition

A relationship between two variables that produces a straight-line graph, indicating a constant rate of change.

Exam Context

Linear relationship appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Graph Interpretation and Gradients and Rates of Change.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Graph Interpretation Gradients and Rates of Change

Study Pathways

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Graph Interpretation

Gradients and Rates of Change

Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change

Proportionality

Direct Proportion

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Linear Gradients and Constant Rates of Change

Graph Interpretation • Gradients and Rates of Change

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Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change

Formal Linear Direct Proportion

Proportionality • Direct Proportion

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Related Key Terms

Constant of proportionality Constant ratio Direct proportion Direct proportionality

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