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Secondary 1 Mathematics Graphs Coordinate Geometry Quiz

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Secondary 1 Mathematics Quiz — Answer Key

Topic: Graphs and Coordinate Geometry


Section A: Plotting Points and Reading Coordinates


1. (a) Points plotted correctly on grid:

  • A(2, 5): 2 units right, 5 units up
  • B(−3, 4): 3 units left, 4 units up
  • C(−1, −2): 1 unit left, 2 units down
  • D(4, −3): 4 units right, 3 units down

Marking: 1 mark for correct plotting of all 4 points, 1 mark for correct labels.

(b) D — Quadrant IV has positive x and negative y coordinates.

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer (awarded independently of part (a)).


2. (a) Any two points where y = 3, e.g. (0, 3) and (5, 3). Accept any (x, 3).

Marking: 1 mark for two correct points.

(b) Horizontal — the line y = 3 is parallel to the x-axis.

Marking: 1 mark.


3. (a) (7, 0) — on the x-axis, so y = 0; 7 units right of origin.

Marking: 1 mark.

(b) (−7, 0) — reflection in the y-axis changes the sign of the x-coordinate.

Marking: 1 mark.


4. (a)

x−10123
y−3−1135

Working:

  • x = −1: y = 2(−1) − 1 = −2 − 1 = −3
  • x = 0: y = 2(0) − 1 = 0 − 1 = −1
  • x = 1: y = 2(1) − 1 = 2 − 1 = 1
  • x = 2: y = 2(2) − 1 = 4 − 1 = 3
  • x = 3: y = 2(3) − 1 = 6 − 1 = 5

Marking: 1 mark for all 5 values correct.

(b) Straight line drawn through the points (−1, −3), (0, −1), (1, 1), (2, 3), (3, 5).

Marking: 1 mark for correct straight line through all plotted points.


5. (a) Rectangle correctly drawn with vertices at the given coordinates.

Marking: 1 mark for correct plotting and drawing.

(b) 14 units

Working:

  • Length AB = 5 − 1 = 4 units
  • Breadth AD = 4 − 1 = 3 units
  • Perimeter = 2(4 + 3) = 2 × 7 = 14 units

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer with working.


Section B: Gradient and Straight Lines


6. (a) 2

Working: Gradient = (8 − 0) / (4 − 0) = 8 / 4 = 2

Marking: 1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer.

(b) −1

Working: Gradient = (−1 − 5) / (4 − (−2)) = (−6) / 6 = −1

Marking: 1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer.


7. (a) y = 3x + 4

Working: y = mx + c, m = 3 Substitute (1, 7): 7 = 3(1) + cc = 4 Equation: y = 3x + 4

Marking: 1 mark for correct method, 1 mark for correct equation.

(b) 4 (or the point (0, 4))

Working: The y-intercept is the value of c in y = mx + c, which is 4.

Marking: 1 mark.


8. (a) 3

Working: Gradient of L₁ = (10 − 4) / (2 − 0) = 6 / 2 = 3

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer with working.

(b) Yes, L₁ and L₂ are parallel because both lines have the same gradient (3). Parallel lines have equal gradients.

Marking: 1 mark for correct conclusion, 1 mark for valid explanation.


9. (a) 4/3 (or 1.33)

Working: Gradient = (8 − 0) / (6 − 0) = 8/6 = 4/3

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer with working.

(b) The gradient of 4/3 means that for every 3 metres the ladder moves horizontally, it rises 4 metres vertically. The ladder is quite steep.

Marking: 1 mark for a reasonable interpretation linking gradient to steepness.


10. (a) k = −5

Working: Gradient = (k − 3) / (6 − 2) = −2 (k − 3) / 4 = −2 k − 3 = −8 k = −5

Marking: 1 mark for setting up equation, 1 mark for correct value of k.

(b) y = −2x + 7

Working: m = −2, passes through (2, 3): 3 = −2(2) + c → 3 = −4 + cc = 7 Equation: y = −2x + 7

Marking: 1 mark for correct equation.


Section C: Applications and Problem Solving


11. (a) 5 km

From the graph, at t = 1 h, distance = 5 km.

Marking: 1 mark.

(b) Between 1 hour and 4 hours (the horizontal section of the graph).

Marking: 1 mark. Accept "from t = 1 to t = 4" or equivalent.


12. (a)

Distance (km)0246810
Cost ($)3.504.004.505.005.506.00

Working:

  • 2 km: 3.50 + 2(0.25) = 3.50 + 0.50 = 4.00
  • 4 km: 3.50 + 4(0.25) = 3.50 + 1.00 = 4.50
  • 6 km: 3.50 + 6(0.25) = 3.50 + 1.50 = 5.00
  • 8 km: 3.50 + 8(0.25) = 3.50 + 2.00 = 5.50
  • 10 km: 3.50 + 10(0.25) = 3.50 + 2.50 = 6.00

Marking: 1 mark for all 5 values correct.

(b) C = 0.25d + 3.50

Marking: 1 mark for correct equation.


13. (a) (6, 0)

Working: At the x-intercept, y = 0: 0 = −x + 6 → x = 6

Marking: 1 mark.

(b) (0, 6)

Working: At the y-intercept, x = 0: y = −0 + 6 = 6

Marking: 1 mark.


14. (a) (−1, −1)

Working: Midpoint = ((−4 + 2)/2, (2 + (−4))/2) = (−2/2, −2/2) = (−1, −1)

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer with working.

(b) 6√2 units

Working: AB = √[(2 − (−4))² + (−4 − 2)²] = √[(6)² + (−6)²] = √[36 + 36] = √72 = 6√2

Marking: 1 mark for correct method, 1 mark for simplified answer.


15. y = ½x − 2

Working: Parallel lines have the same gradient, so m = ½. The line passes through (0, −2), so the y-intercept c = −2. Equation: y = ½x − 2

Marking: 1 mark for correct gradient, 1 mark for correct equation.


16. (a) Triangle correctly plotted with A(1, 2), B(7, 2), C(4, 6).

Marking: 1 mark for correct plotting.

(b) 12 square units

Working: Base AB = 7 − 1 = 6 units Height = 6 − 2 = 4 units (vertical distance from C to base AB) Area = ½ × 6 × 4 = 12 square units

Marking: 1 mark for correct method, 1 mark for correct answer.


17. (a) 1

Working: Gradient = (7 − 1) / (3 − (−3)) = 6 / 6 = 1

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer with working.

(b) y = x + 4

Working: m = 1, substitute P(−3, 1): 1 = 1(−3) + cc = 4 Equation: y = x + 4

Marking: 1 mark for correct equation.

(c) (−4, 0)

Working: At the x-intercept, y = 0: 0 = x + 4 → x = −4 Coordinates: (−4, 0)

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer with working.


18. (a) y = 3x + 1

Working: From the table, when x increases by 2, y increases by 6. Gradient m = 6/2 = 3. When x = 0, y = 1, so c = 1. Equation: y = 3x + 1

Marking: 1 mark for gradient, 1 mark for full equation.

(b) y = 31

Working: y = 3(10) + 1 = 30 + 1 = 31

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.

(c) x = −4

Working: −11 = 3x + 1 3x = −12 x = −4

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer with working.


19. (a) Length = 60 m, Breadth = 40 m

Working:

  • Length on grid = 12 − 0 = 12 units → 12 × 5 = 60 m
  • Breadth on grid = 8 − 0 = 8 units → 8 × 5 = 40 m

Marking: 1 mark for both correct.

(b) 2400 m²

Working: Area = 60 × 40 = 2400 m²

Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.

(c) (6, 4)

Working: Centre = midpoint of diagonal = ((0 + 12)/2, (0 + 8)/2) = (6, 4)

Marking: 1 mark.


20. (a) y = −2x + 8

Working: Gradient of L₁ = (0 − 8) / (4 − 0) = −8/4 = −2 y-intercept = 8 (from point (0, 8)) Equation: y = −2x + 8

Marking: 1 mark for correct equation.

(b) y = 3x − 2

Working: Gradient of L₂ = (4 − (−2)) / (2 − 0) = 6/2 = 3 y-intercept = −2 (from point (0, −2)) Equation: y = 3x − 2

Marking: 1 mark for correct equation.

(c) (2, 4)

Working: −2x + 8 = 3x − 2 8 + 2 = 3x + 2x 10 = 5x x = 2 Substitute x = 2 into y = 3x − 2: y = 3(2) − 2 = 6 − 2 = 4 Point of intersection: (2, 4)

Marking: 1 mark for correct method, 1 mark for correct coordinates.


End of Answer Key

Total marks: 40