Gradient and Intercept Reference Mat

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Gradient and Intercept Reference Mat: Large title; section 1 shows y = mx + c and labels m and c with short meaning text; section 2 explains what m and c mean with bullet points (m>0, m<0, m=0) and a small graph marking the y-intercept (0,c); section 3 gives gradient-from-two-points formula m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) with up/down sign guidance; section 4 shows y-intercept and x-intercept derivations and small axis diagrams; section 5 displays types of lines with small example graphs (positive, neg...

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This printable is a compact reference mat that explains the linear equation y = mx + c, defines m (gradient) and c (y-intercept), shows the gradient-from-two-points formula and x-/y-intercept calculations, and illustrates types of lines with small graphs. It also has labelled quick-reference boxes and two blank areas for student notes or practice. Use it as a desk mat, revision prompt, or scaffold for lessons on straight-line graphs.

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