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Point–gradient form — AQA Level 2 Certificate Further Maths Definition

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Level 2 Certificate Mathematics · key term

Point–gradient form

Definition

The straight-line equation $y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$ , using a known gradient and a known point on the line.

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AQA Level 2 Certificate Further Mathematics · 8365

Specification 3.5 · Paper 1, Paper 2

Use either point in point–gradient form.
Revise: Equation of a Straight Line

AQA Further Mathematics past papers

Exam tips

1
In point–gradient form, a negative coordinate produces a double negative: y − (−1) = y + 1.

Related key terms

Equation of a straight line
Gradient
y-intercept

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x1)

m

(x_1,y_1)

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