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Question 9

In 1960 the life expectancy in the UK was 71 years In 1975 the life expectancy in the UK was 73 years Given that x x\,x years is the life expectancy n n\,n years after 1960.

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Using a linear model, form an equation linking x x\,x with nnn.

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In 2020 the life expectancy in the UK was 81.8 years. Comment on the suitability of your model in light of this information

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Straight Line Graphs Questions

  1. AS Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Straight Line Graphs

19 exam-style questions on Edexcel AS Level Maths Straight Line Graphs, covering 5.1 y = mx + c, 5.2 Equations of Straight Lines, 5.3 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, 5.4 Length and Area, and 5.5 Modelling with Straight Lines. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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