Different types of equations
I can recognise that there are many different types of equations of which linear is one type.
Different types of equations
I can recognise that there are many different types of equations of which linear is one type.
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Key learning points
- An equation is a statement that two expressions are equal, indicated by =.
- Linear expressions can be represented by a straight line on a graph.
- Non-linear expressions can be identified from their graphical form.
- Equations can be grouped as linear or non-linear.
Keywords
Gradient - The gradient is a measure of how steep a line is
Expression - Expressions contain one or more terms, where each term is separated by an operator.
Equation - An equation is used to show that one number or calculation is equal to another.
Linear - The relationship between two variables is linear if, when plotted on a pair of axes, a straight line is formed.
Common misconception
Pupils may think all equations are for straight lines so can be plotted from 2 points.
Explore different relationships, most relationships are not linear but we focus a lot on linear relationships and their unique structure.
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