Revision Sheet Grade: 9

1. Calculate the gradient of the line that passes through the following points.

a) A(0 , 6) and B ( 3, 9 )

b) A ( 3, -5 ) and B ( 7, 12)

2. Find the length and co-ordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining ( -2, -4) and (- 3, 7 )

a) Midpoint

b) Length

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3. Solve the simultaneous equation using the method you find easiest.

a) −3 x+ y=5❑
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−6 x +5 y=−20

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b) 4 x−3 y=11
5 x−9 y=−2❑

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c) 6 x−5 y=9

2 x+5 y =23❑

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4. A ladder leans against a brick wall .If the angle between the ladder and the floor is 82º,and the
ladder reaches 3.2 m up the wall , find the distance of the foot of the ladder from the bottom of the
wall.

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5. A line perpendicular to y= +3 passes through (1,3). What is the equation of the line?
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6. Find the equations of the line which is parallel to 3 y +2 x =1❑and passes through (9,0)

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