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What gradient means

Coordinate grid with line through A(1,2) and B(4,5), showing run +3 and rise +3

The gradient of a straight line tells you how steep it is. It measures how much the $y$ -value changes for each increase of 1 in $x$ .

Gradient of a Line Lesson

IGCSE
Maths
Gradient of a Line

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel IGCSE Maths Gradient of a Line for IGCSE Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.

Lessons

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What gradient means

Coordinate grid with line through A(1,2) and B(4,5), showing run +3 and rise +3

The gradient of a straight line tells you how steep it is. It measures how much the $y$ -value changes for each increase of 1 in $x$ .

Gradient of a Line Lesson

IGCSE
Maths
Gradient of a Line

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel IGCSE Maths Gradient of a Line for IGCSE Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.