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Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics

7.1The equation of a straight line

The equation of a straight line in Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1Use the equation of a straight line.

Lessons

  • Straight lines: distance, midpoint, gradient and equation

    40 min

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The equation of a straight line: sample question

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Find the distance between the points (−1,2)(-1, 2) and (11,7)(11, 7).

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