Equation of a Straight Line

Lesson Recap

• In your own words, explain what is Geometry

• List at least 5 of the different types of angles

• With the use of examples differentiate the following angle properties.

• vertically opposite angles

• interior angles

• ​corresponding angles

• alternate angles

Geometry
Equation of a Straight Line

Objectives

• Explain what is the equation of a straight line

• Differentiate the following terms y-intercept, gradient, coordinates, axis

• Solve the equation and gradient of a straight line given two points

What is an Equation?

• An equation in mathematics is a statement that shows the equality between two expressions using the equal sign

• It represents a relationship where both sides of the equation have the same value.