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This document contains sample math problems involving linear functions and graphs. It includes questions about: 1. Plotting a line graph from data points of mass and spring length. Estimating the y-intercept and finding the difference in length between two masses. 2. Completing a table of values and plotting a line with the equation y = 3x + 2. Finding the gradient of the line. 3. Finding the equation of a line from two points and finding the equation of a parallel line. 4. Identifying the correct cost formula from options, plotting a cost line graph, and determining the cheapest rental company for a given number of days. 5. Identifying a cost formula

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Linear Functions - Gradients and Intercepts QP

This document contains sample math problems involving linear functions and graphs. It includes questions about: 1. Plotting a line graph from data points of mass and spring length. Estimating the y-intercept and finding the difference in length between two masses. 2. Completing a table of values and plotting a line with the equation y = 3x + 2. Finding the gradient of the line. 3. Finding the equation of a line from two points and finding the equation of a parallel line. 4. Identifying the correct cost formula from options, plotting a cost line graph, and determining the cheapest rental company for a given number of days. 5. Identifying a cost formula

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Q1.
In an experiment, different masses are hung on a spring.

The length of the spring is measured for each mass.

Mass (g) 10 20 30 40

Length (cm) 20.8 21.6 22.4 23.2

(a) Draw a graph to show the length of the spring for masses from 10 g to 40 g

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(b) Estimate the length of the spring with no mass hung on it.

Answer ............................................ cm
(1)

(c) How much longer is the spring with a 35 g mass than with a 15 g mass?

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Answer ............................................ cm
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Q2.(a) Complete the table of values for y = 3x + 2

x −2 −1 0 1 2

y −1 5

(2)

(b) On the grid draw the graph of y = 3x + 2 for values of x from −2 to 2

(2)

(c) Work out the gradient of the line y = 3x + 2


Answer ......................................................................

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(1)
(Total 5 marks)

Q3.(a) Work out the equation of line AB.

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(3)

(b) Work out the equation of the line passing through (2, −3) and parallel to the line
y = 3x + 4

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Answer ......................................................................
(2)
(Total 5 marks)

Q4.The graph shows the cost, C (£), of hiring a car for d days from Roy’s Rentals.

(a) Circle the correct formula for hiring a car from Roy’s Rentals.

C = 20d + 100 C = 10d + 20 C = 20d + 10 C = 5d + 20


(1)

(b) The cost of hiring a car from First Cars is given by the formula C = 8d + 30

Plot the graph of C = 8d + 30 on the grid above.

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(2)

(c) Toby wants to hire a car for 7 days.

Which of these firms should he use?


Give a reason for your answer.

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(2)
(Total 5 marks)

Q5.The graph shows the cost, C (£), of hiring a circular saw from Branch Tool Hire for a
number of days, d.

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(a) Circle the correct formula for the cost, C.

C = 24d C= 8d + 24 C = 16d + 8 C = 8d + 16
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(1)

(b) The cost of hiring a circular saw from Woods Tool Hire is given by the formula

C = 9d + 11
Sam thinks that Woods Tool Hire is always cheaper.

Is this true?
Tick a box.

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Yes No

Give reasons for your answer.

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(3)
(Total 4 marks)

Q6.The diagram shows a line ABCD.


A is the point (400, 920).
B is the point (250, 620).
The line cuts the y-axis at C and the x-axis at D.

Work out the coordinates of C and D.

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Answer C ( ....................... , ....................... )

D ( ....................... , ....................... )
(Total 4 marks)

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