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Name: _______________________ ( ) Class: Sec 3D
Secondary 3 Express Mathematics (4052)
Chapter 4: coordinate geometry
By the end of this chapter, I can
Find the length of a line segment given the coordinates of its endpoints
Find the gradient of a straight line given the coordinates of any two points on it
Interpret the equation of a straight line graph in the form y = mx + c
Find the equation of a straight line graph in the form y = mx + c
Solve geometry problems involving the use of coordinates
You have completed 2 SLS Lesson Packages on exploring the above concepts, now let’s
consolidate our learning and practice on more types of questions!
If you need to revisit some of the concepts, you can view the videos again in the SLS Lesson
Packages.
4.1 – length of line segment
Remember The length of any line segment PQ, where the coordinates of the points
P and Q are ( x1 , y1 ) and ( x2 , y2 ) respectively, is
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Problem−Solving Tip
As you read each
question, highlight the
key words/phrases that
lead you to decide on
the formula/method to
be applied in each
question.
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4.2 – gradient of a straight line
Remember If A ( x1 , y1 ) and B ( x2 , y2 ) are two points on a line, then
Gradient of AB =
Types of Gradient
Gradient Positive Negative Zero Undefined
Sketch of Line
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4.3 – equation of a straight line
Recall from the SLS Lesson,
Recall from Sec 2 Math,
Remember Horizontal Line Vertical Line
Gradient
Equation
Sketch
Remember For a straight line passing through y−intercept c and gradient m,
the equation is
This is known as the gradient−intercept form of the equation of a straight line.
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Dunman Secondary School ∙ Mathematics Department
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Problem−Solving Tip
What information do we need to find the equation of a straight line?
For each case below, describe how you would find the equation of the straight line.
Given gradient m and Given gradient m and the Given the coordinates of
y−intercept c coordinates of a point (a, b) two points (a, b) and (c, d)
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