Year 8 Exploring linear functions practice
Choose from 25 available worksheets below. Try an answer first, use an optional hint if needed, then compare your reasoning with the worked solution.
Understand the topic
A linear function can be written as y = mx + b. The coefficient m describes the change in y for each increase of 1 in x; b is the value of y when x = 0.
Worked example
For y = 2x + 3, substituting x = 0, 1 and 2 gives y = 3, 5 and 7. The points (0, 3), (1, 5) and (2, 7) lie on the same straight line.
Common mistake to avoid
Keep the order of coordinates as (x, y). The intercept b is a y-value, whereas m describes a rate of change.
Available worksheets
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- Easy worksheet 11
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- Hard worksheet 15
- Medium worksheet 16
- Easy worksheet 17
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- Hard worksheet 19
- Medium worksheet 20
- Easy worksheet 21
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- Medium worksheet 23
- Easy worksheet 24
- Hard worksheet 25
Recorded curriculum references: AC9M8A04, VC2M8A05. Individual worksheets retain their curriculum details.
For related topics, return to Year 8 maths.