Year 8 Linear Graphs Quiz

What is another name for the number plane?

• Cartesian plane

• Coordinate grid

• Graph paper

• Plotting sheet

In which quadrant is the point (3, 1) located?

• Quadrant 1

• Quadrant 2

• Quadrant 3

• Quadrant 4

In which quadrant is the point (-2, -4) located?

• Quadrant 1

• Quadrant 2

• Quadrant 3

• Quadrant 4

In which quadrant is the point (-3, 6) located?

• Quadrant 1

• Quadrant 2

• Quadrant 3

• Quadrant 4

In which quadrant is the point (5, -2) located?

• Quadrant 1

• Quadrant 2

• Quadrant 3

• Quadrant 4

What is the first step in graphing a linear relationship using a rule?

• Draw a line through the points

• Plot the points on a graph

• Construct a table of values

• Find the slope of the line

For the rule y = 2x + 3, what is the y-coordinate when x = 0?

• 0

• 2

• 3

• 5

For the rule y = 2x + 3, what is the y-coordinate when x = 11?

• 22

• 23

• 25

• 27

What is a rule in the context of straight line graphs?

• A guideline for drawing graphs

• An equation describing the relationship between x and y coordinates

• A method for solving equations

• A technique for measuring angles

What is the value of y when x = 0 in the equation y = mx + c ?

• y=m, the slope

• y=c, the y-intercept

• y=c, the x-intercept