Form 4 Mathematics

Chapter 5: The Straight Line

Gradient of a Straight Line Gradient = Gradient = tan Gradient = 21
21

y2 Vertical Distance

y1

x1

x2

Horizontal Distance

Intercept Intercept: The point where the straight line cuts across the axis x-intercept: The value of x when the straight line cuts across the x-axis y-intercept: The value of y when the straight line cuts across the y-axis Gradient = -
y-intercept

x-intercept

Chapter 5: The Straight Line

Form 4 Mathematics

Equation of A Straight Line y = mx + c, m = gradient, c = y-intercept ax + by = c Point of intersection of two straight lines is the point which satisfies the both straight lines.
line 1 line 2

point of intersection

Parallel Lines Two parallel lines have the same gradient (m1 = m2)
line 1 m1

line 2 m2

Chapter 5: The Straight Line