Coordinate geometry: straight line formulae and equations

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Claire Woodhouse
Coordinate geometry: straight line formulae and equations
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Maths: A-level pure maths resources
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Student activity
This PowerPoint on coordinate geometry covers the derivation of formulae for the distance between two points, gradient and midpoint, the equation of a straight line and perpendicular lines. It is suitable for both Higher GCSE and for year 1 of A level.  

 

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Thanks for letting us know - now corrected.

Camilla Clarkson

20/05/2020

On slide 3 the vertical height in green should be yQ - yP (not xQ - yP)

Amanda Ladbury-Webb

09/03/2020

Thanks for letting us know - now corrected.

Camilla Clarkson

20/05/2020

On slide 3 the vertical height in green should be yQ - yP (not xQ - yP)

Amanda Ladbury-Webb

09/03/2020